dear future self,

i'm sorry.

the world forgot to tell you that life's not like in the movies

that not everything is glassy eyes and beauty

young child filled with wonder, they told you to dream

but once you did they pulled you down with a silent scream

when you were five, you used to wish that you could fly

you had so many hopes, dreams that were too young to die

every time you tried to jump was just a reminder of gravity

i'm sorry you got slapped by cold hard reality.

i'm sorry you got crushed time after time

but i think it's worth mentioning: you're just entering your prime

before every tear, every broken-hearted mile

please don't forget every word of love, every smile

you thought your dreams were dead but you didn't know they were just asleep

and from here, it's up to you to pull them back to their feet

you're no stranger to pain, but that doesn't mean you can't be a stranger to healing

please catch every snowflake and treasure every feeling.

dear future self,

you've had your share of chaos.

it's been tough.

i'm sorry.

but don't let go of the ill-fated chapters.

they make you burn brighter.

don't forget me.

yours,

a memory