Thursday, November 1, 2018

For My Children


Believe

Believe in handwritten letters
    In firm handshakes that state who you are
        Make eye contact
            It will reveal more truth than words

Believe that the sunset is just a transition to the dawn
    For we all have to deal with darkness
        But don’t turn on the TV
        Or fall asleep to the sound of a fan
    Open the door
Lie down on the driveway
        Notice the stars
            Feel small
            Feel connected

Believe in books

Believe that when people speak loudly against you
    Their voice is just a worn dirty band aid
        Trying to cover a wound bigger than you can see
            Their attempt to scar you is
                Just a scream filled with pain from the past

    Walk away, though

Believe in sunflowers

Believe in Sunday dinners with trips for ice cream

Believe that tomorrow is just a reflection of the way you lived your life today
    Time is the greatest liar in this world
        It promises everything like a carny
            Calling for you to try your luck at a game you can’t win
            Because tomorrow is never a guarantee
                No matter how persuasive the carny calls to you

Believe that you are enough

Believe that dreams come true
    Just not on a shooting star
        Your hands have to become dirty
        Your lungs short of breath
        Muscles will ache
        That is how dreams becomes reality

Believe that

Believe in tears

Believe in joy

Believe that I love you
    Even after I leave for the heavens
    lie down on the driveway
Notice the stars
            Feel small
            Feel connected

            Feel loved

But most importantly

Believe...

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