A Letter To My Future Self

Remember that day in ’86? Yeah, yeah…that one… damn I tried not to…you know pass it on to you. But ….. hey… it was kinda fun in an adolescently asinine way. Anyway, if you got this letter you have outlived our agreed upon expiration date. That being the case let me apologize for the messes I left for you to clean up. How are we doing anyway??? Still wearing flannel and blue jeans or did the fashionistas finally gain the upper hand? About the grandkids… sorry I taught them to spit and swear…but remember you had a hand in it too. OK, what I really want to know “DID WE I EVER GROW UP?” I mean become – like – “A responsible adult??? As of this writing we haven’t made too much progress but the grandkids think I am “the silliest Papa”. Hope they still remember that as I remember them. Actually, I hope the future hasn’t changed them….or you. Hope to see you soon (but not too soon) Your Self 9/19/2021 Letter to your future self Poetry Contest