Writing Letters

Were I to write a letter for All persons known, a single each To later read and thoughts explore- What changes over time could teach! Not only in the person's form, But of my own ideas as well, My lens to alter more and more Until the truth I cannot tell! My younger self saw with a gaze Attuned to less descriptiveness That lightened faults and offered praise Instead of complete truthfulness. Naive in part, another kind A strict, swift shift to later years, Maturity brings change in mind Where thoughts, they lay on sober ears. A letter then would written be Of utmost care and thoughtfulness Not to offend or cause to see Of anything but decentness. Of which is better to perceive And chart a person's character Depends on what the author sees As his most mindful barrier. Each action plays its toil on mind And stamps a truth that one will hold 'Til gathered many over time, A person's image starts to mold. To read the change and view the letters Would insight offer both parties And for their understanding better Each other's views and memories. A letter speaking from the past Or whispering old confidence Can memory make live and last And depths of caring bottomless!