he is 
the one we all swear we’ve known
for the longest time
to meet him is to return home

he is
the finishing touch on a perfect party
a voice hoarse from singing
passing out “i love you’s” as freely as cold drinks

he is 
the most truly alive person
a soul brimming over
with all he burns to say, see, and do 

he is 
a firewalker
the one who found his strength and grace
in impossible, invisible places

he is
transformative conversations 
leaving you burning for days
setting wildfires with his words

he is
more beloved than he may ever know
stringing together changed lives
through past, present and future

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