The Book You Hold in Your Hands...

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The book you hold in your hands

is a very special book.

Not just because it's from me...

   but because it says something

I want you to know today

   and that I want you

      to remember

          forever.

Within the words on these pages,

I want to say that

you are incredibly special to me...

You are so important
to my days --- and so essential
to the smile within me.
That certain space where our lives
overlap is the place that brings me
the most understanding,
the most peace,
the nicest memories, and a joy that
comes to my heart so constantly.

When you hold this in your hands,
I want you to think of me
smiling softly at you,
and thanking you...
for all that you are... to me.