Stand here, at the insistence of fantasies.

 *

Collaborative self-portrait from the first time I met Ash LaRose:

I have been lucky enough to know a handful of people for what feels like a long time,

even when it has not been long,

even when it has not been long enough,

and hopefully, when it truly has been an exceedingly long time.

Ah, Bashfulleigh. 

To knowing and learning and making with you
for many more ridiculous, discerning years.

And to maybe wanting to share them all, in our hidden and exhibitionist ways.