If only you knew I wish you could understand The power behind self love And your preciousness despite size Yes, you will take a lot of shit Grateful for scraps and tidbits From lovers who could never measure to your grace or wit or presence…

Dear sweet sixteen,   It’s a lovely age, but a poor context. It’s not your fault that life can be a bitch! But it is and it will be in the next two years. So prepare to shed some tears and to grow up!  …

Dear Queen Stand tall you’re seen Head up We know where you’ve been Heart open You can love again Eyes wide They’ll see you win Dear Queen Speak loud until heard Voice raised World needs your words Mind sharp Your ideas deserve Hands busy Your…

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Dear Me, Oh how I wish we could be two at once – fully embodied at the same time. How I’d love to be your friend, your playmate, your confidant. How’d I’d love to laugh and play with you. My sides ache just imagining how…

Dearest 9 year old self, When you meet your future best friend for the first time Don’t beat up her brother! Dear 12 year old self, Climbing trees is ok, but don’t jump out, crutches are not your friend! Poetry can bring you peace, Stay…

Memory is subject to gradation in the worst way possible. Sometimes, we all miss the way we weren’t: pickup soccer games during lunch, ferris wheels descending into the night, philanthropic endeavors outside a waffle house. We check every last box and still somehow feel empty…

Silent Nights   Spring has aged into summer New greens fading now solstice hues Dark holes between layers of leaves Remain and stare back Evening sun lightens the mood As the inevitable is coming With each visit the sun wanes Creatures shift their watch while…

Dear Anshu, 2001, Life is a box full of Surprises Every moment is a Present You gotto open it with a Smile Embrace even the Fragile Walk another Mile Define your own Style And Never settle in being just Fine

Each night at three, when stirs not a peep, why, bird, must you sing another song? Do you not know that people sleep? I thought one night you were in league for theft of sleep. You’re a deadly weapon! You give me, daily, CHRONIC FATIGUE!!…