THIS is a dedication.
a declaration of appreciation.
an acknowledgement of that which has molded me, moved me, made me.
THANK YOU
seriously. sincerely. (Yes, you. specifically.)
words cannot express the magnitude of appreciation i feel for you as you dedicate a handful of your precious moments of lucid human consciousness to perusing my creations, and exploring my semiautobiographical dreamscape, thank you for sharing your attention so generously with me asynchronously. thank you for offering me space to occupy within your mind. these words of deep thanks are for you.
WHAT FOLLOWS IS an ever expanding assemblage of the names of those to whom i am eternally indebted and for whom i am infinitely grateful. These are the shoulders I stand upon.
it is a collage of my influences, a collection of my teachers, my mentors, MY friends, MY family, MY TEAMMATES, MY INSPIRATION, my web of support, MY LIGHT, MY STRENGTH, MY ancestors, MY COMMUNITY, my drive to create, my reasons to speak up.
thank you for pouring selflessly into me from your own cups of wisdom, compassion, hope, energy, care, and love. Thank you for amplifying my vision and voice. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for allowing me to see myself more clearly.
ALL I HAVE DONE, ALL I AM NOW, ALL I WILL CREATE, AND ALL I WILL BECOME IS ONLY POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF YOU.
I FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS.
I WALK WITH YOU.
I STAND ON YOUR SHOULDERS.
Infinite love.
I owe my position and success to you.
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