(P)Roses from the Pandemic 10: Endgame
sometimes in order to survive you need to show some teeth
and they've guessed wrong
you’ve more than blossomed
funny how the tables have turned
and you've become this remarkable human being
this version of you has become reflective… intelligent
you’ve mastered this range of grit that has been proven by your achievements
do we ever think to ourselves that one day, who we are when we are 15 is only a small chapter
this is not a flip book
this is not a short story
this is a masterpiece that you haven't yet discovered
as we take our time working through our own novels
hustling through our dreams and desires
introspecting through challenges and accomplishments
let’s not forget about the rest, health, and intangible lessons that made this all possible
life is going to be hard
ill show up with compassion and affection to lift you up during tough times
to make you smile when you least expect them
thank you for providing me the language that helps me pause
to be more conscious of how I interpret and show up for the world
I’ve said this once, and i’ll say it again
those who love you for your wealth, knowledge and power
do not love you for you, but love the outcomes of what you’ve tirelessly built
flipping to read the final chapter spoils an ending that’s worth discovering