You just got a little book.
A book about a dot.
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And you might be wondering...
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The point is I love you, but that isn't all.
I love you in summer, and winter, and fall.
There's gonna be pictures, and scrolling, and tears.
I'll show you some beauty, 'cause beauty cures fears.
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This is how I see you, all pretty and strong.
You say you're no beauty; oh boy, are you wrong!
Just look at these colors, all shiny and bright.
Just watching you smile, oh what a delight!
I knew from the get-go that you'd be my wife.
And you said twice "Yes" to adventure and life.
I asked you for kids, and to move away.
You said "Let's go!", and also: "Hooray!"
We walked over mountains, and traveled the seas.
"One day" you told me "I'm gonna have bees!"
We're gonna have bees soon, I promise, it's true.
Plus a dog and some turtles, and guinea pigs too!
But first you'll get healthy, and centered, and strong.
I'll walk this path with you, no matter how long!
You might not believe it; I swear though, it's true!
Each step is a blessing, if it's walked with you.
We'll look out the window, and back on this day.
You'll be all healthy, and I will just say:
I love you sincerely, I love you to bits.
That's why I jumped on you, and we made some kids!
We also got married, and you got real drunk.
Threw up in the bushes; it all smelled like funk!
And yet I still love you, and kissed you right after.
I hope that this memory will bring you some laughter.
Before all that happened, we went to Japan.
To walk and eat Sushi. Well, that was the plan!
I got us two tickets, oh what a surprise!
We boarded the plane, flew into the skies.
We had a good time there, with robots and stuff.
The hike and the earthquake; well, these two were tough!
There was also Bosnia, and climbing and such.
It's fair to say truly, that we traveled much!
New York and New Orleans, and Iceland, and Greece.
I would name them all; got distracted by these!
But all that is fleeting, including your nips.
I'll love you forever, with or without tits.
Just look at this picture: how pretty you are.
Nothing will change that. Not even a scar.
I hope that you're happy. As happy as here.
Just know that I love you. I love you, my dear.
Remember the snowstorm, and how we passed through.
The storm that we're in now, that one will pass too!
I'm here to protect you, and kiss you, and care.
Whenever you need me, I promise, I'm there.
Not only for you though, but also for them.
For Pia the jewel, and Iva the gem.
Aren't they perfect? Just look at those two!
They're perfect to me, so... You're perfect too!
Your heart is humongous, your eyes often glow.
I promise I'm done soon, just stay in the flow.
Let's look to the future, with kisses and smiles!
Assume for a second: we're done with these trials!
What's next on the menu? What knocks on the door?
We're back on Madeira, together as four.
Remember this painting, Agave Azul?
I painted with bitcoin! Well, that's pretty cool!
They thought I was crazy, that my mind got bent!
I'm not gonna argue. Got money to spend!
The sats that I stacked there, I'll pass on to you.
It's more than you asked for, and that's okay too!
Your art is amazing, and you are that too!
Just promise me one thing: don't spend it on shoe!
There's a ₿ on these flowers, and flowers do grow.
Now download a wallet, and scan the below:
It's for your new journey, as artist and wife.
I hope it's more real now, your artistic life!
The point isn't money, a means to an end.
The point is to live now, and go hand-in-hand.
The point is to walk it, the path that is life.
With you there beside me, as husband and wife.
It is very late now, so that's all I've got.
May you be as happy as the girl with her dot.
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I immediately fell in love with this book because it shows so clearly that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It's quite obvious that this is true for art. But it's true for people too.
I hope that this little gift will help you bring more beauty to the world, and help you realize the beauty that was there all along.
I might borrow the book from time to time, to read it to our kids. I don't know much, but I know one thing for sure: the world needs more artists (and poets, and dancers, and Love, and gentleness, and kindness).
I hope you like it.
I hope it brings you joy.
I love you.
Happy birthday.
