From Me To You, With Love

Author’s Note:
This is one of my earliest poems. I wrote it after receiving a poem prompt to write something to my future self. I wanted to be kind, offer encouragement, and understanding.

I felt this was a good poem to introduce myself, as it talks a bit about my poetry journey and demonstrates my values on empathy and compassion.

Hi The Character We Are.
It’s me—you.
I thought I’d write a letter to ask:
How do you do?

I started writing poetry.
You probably already knew that.
But I’ll tell you about the poet in me anyway,
So you’ll see where I’m at.

It’s helped me come back from my most recent withdrawal,
And I find myself feeling connected to the world—
In ways I hadn’t felt at all.

The people I’ve met,
Although they don’t know me well yet,
Have been welcoming, kind, and encouraging.
It’s made me feel like the sun of my life hasn’t quite set.

I wonder,
Do you still write?
I hope that you do.
If not, that’s alright.

If the darkness took hold again,
I know you’ll have put up a fight.
Remember that there’s always tomorrow—
Even when it’s not in sight.

Be kind to yourself.
And please,
Me too.
I know that’s not easy,
But remember—
It helps if you do.