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ambitious-b-marie submitted a contest entry to
What would the old version of you say to the new version of you? 1 months, 2 weeks ago
I Would.
I would give you a hug that feels like forever,
A warmth that says, you’re not alone—never.
I would kiss away bruises, seen and unseen,
With love so soft, it wipes your spirit clean.I would give you courage, bold like a lion’s roar,
And feathers of a phoenix, rising once more.
I would sing you love songs made just for you,
For the part that forgot love could still be true.I would ask you to pause, take a deep breath,
Let the wind kiss your skin and hush your stress.
I’d ask you to keep walking, even through doubt,
Through quicksand moments, when you can’t see a route.I would ask you to honor the story you’ve lived,
Each chapter and scar—each lesson it gives.
I would ask you to forgive the you from before,
To let go of the weight you don’t need anymore.I would ask you—don’t dwell on the pain,
You are not what hurt you, you’ve got so much to gain.ProWriting Style Score: 100
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This is such a beautiful message to send to the “old you” and I’m sure that she would find comfort and hope in it. You are right that people are not what hurts them. As humans, we are so much more than the sum of our struggles. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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