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Dear Former Me

I would just like to let you know that

you have eventually left

the abuser that nearly destroyed you.

 

For what it’s worth: you have regained

What you have lost: yourself

You’re still working on a few things, though,

but you’re getting there.

 

What you wanted most of all, to get a dog again

Has been accomplished.

And she’s the cutest little thing on four legs…

 

Guess what: your dream of being

a freelance writer is also being fulfilled.

Just a little more work,

And you will be where you’ve always wanted to be

 

Your son (my son) is married and has a daughter.

A few minor things can be improved in his life

But step by step, he’s getting there…

 

We’re not doing too bad, you and I

and right now you’re participating

in a Poetry Marathon…

Something your abuser said you couldn’t do…

 

Take care (I know you will)

From “The future you”

 

Antoinette LeRoux © 2019