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Queen Lei'lani.

Leilani, You are amazing. Slowly you became my protector and friend for life. I rescued you from Chinatown,
in those dark alleyways where you had learnt to call home. I still remember your smile vaguely, because
each day you live, you have chosen to own.
heavenly lei, A man I had helped out brought you my way. Lei, you were a homeless friend wearing a

phone cord as a leash and in your hand you had one old stick of beef jerky to eat for at
a royal least six weeks. I didn’t think I could handle you at first, but looking at you I knew I simply
had to try. I thought I rescued you, but really, you rescued me.
child As your never ending beauty becomes something for a beholder, I remind myself of the pit
that I was once in. It was dark, desolate and sure enough, it swallowed me. It made sense
of heaven. that I was there, afraid to cover the cold inside of me with warmth embrace.

I will always mark the day I met you as the day destined for my heart to change. To love
unconditionally and to serve as a reminder that heroes come at unexpected time, in
unexpected places and in unexpected forms.

Acrylic on Canvas
i: 16’ by 20’
2020