My dearest Natalie,

Life goes by so fast
To think at age 17
You thought you’d never last.

Adulthood seemed so forbidding
Who knew you’d go on living?
I know it’s all so tiring
So lay your head to rest.

As you look in the mirror
What do you see?
Every flaw, scar and heartache?
My dearest Natalie

Though the doors keep on shutting
And your…read more