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jenawrites submitted a contest entry to Write a letter or poem to your younger self sharing what you love most about him/her 3 months ago
Poem To Little Me
Hey little girl
How are you doing today?
Did you have a good day at school?
Did you go outside and play?I hope you had your time to escape
From the anger and chaos within the walls
Of the apartment on that second floor
Where dingy carpet lines the eerily long hallsYou often weren’t aware of how bad it was
Not in the younger years that is
Because you watched all your friends in their own struggles
You were more worried about her pain and hisYou were good at removing yourself from the suffering
You were always able to see the good and humor in things
Sometimes that humor could be looked at as dark
But it helped get through the bitter words and stingsYou were so observant and smart
Too grown up for your young age
You could sense when things were off
Even when they tried to keep you in your cageYou knew that life wasn’t normal
Even if it seemed better than others you saw
You started your plans on how you would free yourself
And looking back at your diligence, I admire in aweYou got to work as soon as you could
Working multiple jobs and saving away
You knew the environment you grew up in
Was not where you were destined to stayYou planned and you prayed
Staying both focused and hopeful
You trusted your gut when others had doubt
And along the way, you found someone very specialA partner, a lover; someone who loved you for you
You both fell so hard and so fast
You knew deep in your heart, that he was the one
And even at such a young age, you knew it would lastYou have always followed your intuition
You listened to the knowing within your soul
I am so proud and happy for you, sweet child
For you both took on and released controlYou knew what was within your power
You are the reason I am here today, happy and healing
You did everything you could to build your ideal life
One full of peaceful, lovely feelingsYou are so strong and resilient
Even today, you reside within my heart and bones
Together, we get to live our favorite lives
And we get to create a happy, healthy homeThank you for your empathetic nature
Thank you for your strength and determination
Thank you for your playfulness and sensitivities
Thank you for your love and admirationThank you for your open mind
Thank you for your appreciation of the little things
Thank you for showing me the beautiful parts of life
Thank you for showing me what trusting myself bringsVoting starts September 27, 2024 12:00am
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Jena, I love how you thank your younger self for all her best parts. I can tell that you still have these qualities yourself. Through the struggles, you were able to find your happiness and love yourself. This is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story!
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