dear samantha
do you remember the things
that make you smile?
do you remember
that it is june? and life is
so worth while?

forget about the complications.
when the dark eeks in,
shout it out so loud.
remember the feeling
of grass on your knees,
and when you used to dream
of being the person
you are right now?

do not be afraid
do not be ashamed
laugh in the face
of pride,
life is too rich and bountiful
and quick for all of that,
the devils play-things.

remember lisa frank?
and color-filled compacts
of rouge and lip stick?
remember windows down,
and the hair in your face
and laughter on your mouth
and the air was drenched
in life and possibility.


make a cake. icing on your cheek.
send a letter saying thank you in cursive ink.
do something selfless, and
do something for yourself.
be kind,
be always kind.
respect and humility will take you
anywhere you could ever want to go.

and if there's one thing
about you,
it's that you want to go places.

and when even these things have
lost their grandeur
and you cannot taste their sweetness
on your tongue
remember that they are things
their time will come and go
but the word of your King
stands forever
and His friendship you know,
His friendship you know.