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You are like the air,
carrying with it
the scent of star anise,
always raising me up
so that I can learn to fly.
You are like the earth,
revealing a path forward
when I lose my way,
helping me to find a different way
to where I always wanted to go.
You are like water,
a deep brook running over rocks,
deep and full of life,
its surface like a mirror,
which holds a depth of soul
that knows no bounds.
You are like sweet fire
that burns beyond your body,
and fills you with a courage
that knows no limit.
It chases away the shadows
so that we can truly see you.
There is a fierceness within you,
a courage that knows no bounds
and I am in awe of you.
Surrounding all of this is your spirit.
It shines brighter than the fire
that you carry within you,
then the air that surrounds you
or the grass that sprouts from the ground
with every step you take.
It is more potent than the water
that runs through it all.
It shines bright above all of this,
a gorgeous star that sparkles brightly.
This is your spirit
and we can see it mot clearly
in your eyes or hear it in your voice
when you laugh.
You inspire others to be better people
and our lives are better
for knowing
you.