in my dream
i close my eyes and see
my brother
The giraffe is a legendary creature of benevolence. In Chinese mythology the giraffe, known as qilin, was said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. It was seen as a symbol of goodwill, gentleness, and integrity. My brother Yulin, a variation of qilin, was so named in the hope that he would grow to cultivate those qualities. He did.
Whenever I see a giraffe, my brother returns to me.
