We would have so much to learn from ourselves, if only we had a glimpse into the future! But all we can do is soothe our inner child, give them the reassurance they still need to hear. I think writing these kinds of letters is such an important healing exercise for us all, no matter how grown we are. It'd be worth repeating in five years time again -- and no doubt, your 18-year-old self, just about to graduate, will be calling out 13-year-old you for her currently undetectable naivete, too!
Oh-o, is this truly the end of this story, meant to be left as a brief flash fiction? I think his friends and classmates are being too harsh on his -- we all quite naturally change our attitude and quirks and personality to some degree in each new setting, depending on the emotions and character of our peers -- so I was skeptical of any "fakeness" he was being accused of and rooting for him instead!
We would have so much to learn from ourselves, if only we had a glimpse into the future! But all we can do is soothe our inner child, give them the reassurance they still need to hear. I think writing these kinds of letters is such an important healing exercise for us all, no matter how grown we are. It'd be worth repeating in five years time again -- and no doubt, your 18-year-old self, just about to graduate, will be calling out 13-year-old you for her currently undetectable naivete, too!
Oh-o, is this truly the end of this story, meant to be left as a brief flash fiction? I think his friends and classmates are being too harsh on his -- we all quite naturally change our attitude and quirks and personality to some degree in each new setting, depending on the emotions and character of our peers -- so I was skeptical of any "fakeness" he was being accused of and rooting for him instead!
This is the true essence of spring! You've captured and bottled it, and with such a spark of joy intertwined.
Thank you!!
Yes, Puerto Rico is very beautiful. My godmother lives in San Juan so I will hopefully go back as well!
❤️
Thank you! yes it is true I am glad you got to experience the same feeling I described!
I love this poem! the rhythm is perfect, and I love the deepness and openness at the same time. :)
I had to think for a second is this a painting? But I realized it was the most beautiful photography. Breathtaking.
Thank you!