DEAR 19 YEAR OLD ME

DEAR 19 YEAR OLD ME

I thought it would be rather fun

If I could write a letter

To me when I was 19 years

And thought I knew much better.

What would I say to the girl in the mirror

About the way life should be

I would encourage her to dream her dreams

A let her mind run free.

I would say "Reach for the Stars"

And and let kindness be your guide

Be sure to say " I love you"

And to take things in your stride.

Don't let the small stuff get to you

Or let it ruffle your feathers,

Be open, strong and firm

Stand tall in any weather.

Play with your children

And splash in the rain,

Be sensitive and caring

And hear an other's pain.

Dance on the wind, be free,

Squish the sand between your toes

Stay warm, be safe and comfortable

When the wind of change blows.

Take care of your skin and smile a lot

Let laughter journey with you,

Be sure to listen to music

Reading is good for you.

Stand tall upon a hilltop

And take in all the view

Be generous and caring

And a good friend always true.

Reach out your hand to a stranger

Learn to love and trust

Hold back if you are uncertain

Honesty is a must.

So when you get to my age

And life is mostly gone

You will have such memories

Of your special days in the sun.

© Linda J. Vaughan

10th. November 2011