Mishka Von Strauski.

...You my dear are beyond glorious! It has been four hundred and sixteen days since my nephew came into the world.

The first time we met was curious, my beloved sister looked tired and you were a foreign being. I couldn't help but weep and I don't know why.

The next day I held your tiny frame in my arms and I knew that we were going to be best friends. You were so small then, looking like an old man.

Oh how you have changed me. You are the only person I would let slobber hand me and rub your meaty dinner in my face.

I love your rare instances of affection. When you creep up and kiss me or hug me. The rarity of these moments makes them all the more special.

I would share my caramel soy milkshake with you any day. I would even cater for you when I bake muffins.

You light up my life. We shall be friends forever. I love you Mishka.

Photograph by Anooke.