To Vee and Young

for JPEGs that are
yet to reach me,
for advice without words,
for inspiring and believing,
for your voice,
for your willingness
to share,
for proving that a
little faith can move,
for opportunities and
the privilege to write,
I am grateful.

You’ve stayed
alive and afloat;
learning everyday
new ways to not die.
you’ve woefully
attempted to love
and opened up to
receiving some too.
thank you elder god,
for being.

Younglan Talyoung