A Letter To Me

October 1, 2021 My Vagabond Heart, wherever you are in place and time... This morning, upon waking, I heard the sounds of Autumn calling. A North wind rattled my window panes, russet leaves were falling. As they collected on the ground, I remembered a day of long ago, another October morning like this, before the first Winter snow. With a bit of trepidation I write of this, hoping you recall as well, jumping into piles of leaves and laughing when Dad let out a yell. The reason for my hesitation, maybe it's just worrisome unease, is that at this moment in time, I live in fear of a dreaded disease. I'm healthy for now, but I want to write about what's in my heart, hoping that in the future, your world has not been torn apart. I have no way of knowing what path your journey led you to take, but I want you to know that I regret my faults and each mistake. The sorrow of lost love left me afraid to open my heart again. I'm betting you're braver than I am and you've risked that pain to find an everlasting love, I want to think you took the chance. Your happiness will be mine, so in sincerity, I wish you romance. I've learned from my mistakes, but stopped dwelling on them all, so rise up and keep going each time you stumble and take a fall. It doesn't matter what we've done or said. Leave it in the past for time moves much too quickly. You must remain steadfast. Don't measure success by material worth. I know you're clever enough not to take life for granted. Rejoice in it now and forever. Forgive the ink blurs, but as I write to you on this chilly morning, tears are spilling from my eyes, having arrived without a warning. I'm melancholy, wondering if you are a Mommy, and if you are, I'm certain your children are blessed, each will be a bright star. Treasure the loved ones in your life, and to yourself be true. Be happy and have faith in God, for He is standing next to you. I'm thinking positive thoughts and believe you're reading this, found in our box of keepsakes. To you and yours, I send a kiss. October 1, 2021 Letter to your Future Self Contest Sponsored by Silent One