Soft spoken and meek
Because over you I do not speak
Falseness I do not seek
I can assure you though, I am not weak

I express quietly so you say I am wrong
You express loudly and you say you are strong
This unrealistic view goes on for how long?
Society can change, but no it’s too headstrong

For me everything is internal
For you it’s all external
What does it matter, we both spiral
Can’t we live in harmony? C’mon let’s make this viral

Dear C,

I see you every day but sometimes there are just no words for me to express how I feel about you. Isn’t that ironic?

You can be so complicated sometimes and some days you leave me puzzled with your complex themes but that is exactly what I love most about you. I love the challenge you give me. You make the gears in my brain turn, which is good for me. You help me to focus, and you improve my vocabulary. You make me a better person.

C, you’re black and white, literally and figuratively. There is one way to figure you out and that familiar, inside the box (pun intended) routine of yours keeps me sane. There are days when you are easier on me which I also enjoy, but I especially adore when you give me some of that tough love.

These days we meet more often online, but I do miss the days where I was very particular and chose my best ink pens to meet with you. I know we both loved that! Solving you was and still is a highlight of my daily routine.

I look forward to seeing you every day and sometimes you are even on my mind when I’m doing other activities. As a parent now, my life has gotten so busy but my love for you has not changed. C, you bring me a special kind of peace and joy amidst my typically hectic schedule. In these quiet moments I can sit with you all alone, they are the ones that I cherish day in and day out.

Even though some may call you boring, you must know you certainly excite me. Thank you, my friend, for the many years we have had together and the many more to come. I look forward to solving all the old and new things you have to offer and to eventually share you and my love for you with my daughter when she gets older.

With love,
Andrea