Sunday, May 15, 2005

For My Second Family

Dear Portland,

You know who you are.

You've known me before I loved purple and pink. You have evidence of my tears on your clothes. You've kindly told me off when I am too "kind". You've kissed me. You've rolled your eyes at me. You've wrapped me in your soul's blanket to warm me...

and I am still warm.


These pictures are for you. This website is for you. When I'm standing in these places, I am thinking of what splices of my day I'd like you to see.

I just got back from a week in Malaysia, and tomorrow I'm going to Hong Kong for the week. Tomorrow is my birthday! May 16th.

My heart is heavy, rich in living blood and seasons of time. I love hearing from you. I adore it. Accept my love in its fullness, in its depth, and please know...

I have not forgotten.

Yours,

Emily

4 comments:

luminainfinite said...

Happy Happy Birthday darling Emily,
I adore you.

Lumina

Anonymous said...

Hi Emily! I'm so happy to hear from you! We miss you so much here, but it's good to see your pictures and know what you are up to.

Love, Skye

Anonymous said...

You know that calm feeling where you feel that your huge and indescribable has been received? That's what it feels like to come here this morning and know you have been here, have read my letter to you... and you gave me love back.

Anonymous said...

huge and indescribable love...