I celebrate

everyone

everything

residing in my heart.

 

My heart,

whose door

has swung open

so many times,

whose foyer

collects coats and hats

all colors and sizes,

whose hallway

wears footprints

of every precious guest,

whose living room walls

are papered

with whispers and laughter,

whose garden

blooms abundant

from seeds scattered by smiles.

 

You are all here

at home in my heart.

Our love

in its many shapes

has endured

will endure

space, time

life, death

pain, joy.