A shrill bell rung, splitting my attention.
I walked quickly, in hopes of seeing you.
You stood there, my mirth popped by tension.
Sneaking behind her but she said "I know it's you"
She turned and you gently kiss her pink lips.
I turn away, my chest heaving painfully.
I should've known, you loved her all along. I'd dismiss
it again and again. I want otherwise, truthfully.
With blurry vision, I ran blindly; following the pain
in my heart that travels all through my veins and body.
I'm a fool for you, falling hard and quick like the rain.
She's always been your lover and I, your buddy.
I wonder why our paths crossed. You're a trophy
I thought I deserve but I'm just a runner-up.
You keep me up at night, better than shots of coffee.
I want to move on but you have me in tight knots.

-m.b

Where I am now, I never thought I'd be. I know I can't go back to when I was younger, and tell her what will come; what I will become. So I write this letter for all the girls out there, young and old; who haven't heard of this yet.

You are beautiful. Never listen to poison mouths telling you otherwise. Be it you're short, too tall, flat-chested, nose too big, too heavy, with skin that isn't the right shade. Never for a second think you're ugly. You are created this way for a reason, blessed by deities.

You are strong. You have fought every single barrier and you're still breathing. Getting through just one day when you thought you couldn't make it? You did it. I'm proud of you. Your bones are held together by stealth that has been built by generations of warriors. Don't ever let anyone push you around. Get up and fight back. Fight for your rights.

You are loved. Even if you come from a broken family, you're still loved even if you receive it from different people and places. Your friends, your pets, even kind strangers. You may be thirsty for love from people you can't have but always, always fuel yourself with self love. It's so crucial to always secure yourself with a seatbelt of confidence. Keep your head up and remind yourself of your worth. All the time, like a queen that you are.

You are intelligent. You're smarter than you think, be it they're street smart, logically, academically. Read your books, watch documentaries, listen to lectures. You can be smart in science or history or fashion or baking or sports. No knowledge is worthless. Don't be embarrassed to ask questions, share your knowledge, outsmart your enemies.

You are kind. Smile at strangers, keep an eye out for people in danger, always lend a hand and/or ear, hype up your friends and even to unknown people. If someone hurts you, don't stoop down to their level. Let them be but if you aren't satisfied, give them some advice and hope they'll turn over a new leaf. You will not drag the person who brings you down. Fight fire with fire? It'll become a bigger fire. Shield yourself with calamity while they burn on. When they're done, offer help. Be the better person.

You are your own hero. There will be times when you're suffering and alone. That's okay. This is where you can discover your own powers and see how strong and amazing you are. Don't underestimate yourself. You're capable of so many things and you can save others as well as yourself. The world needs you. You're indestructible.

-m.b

If I were to write every thing about you, I would. If I were to write about you every day, I would. You're like a missile; eye-catching, loud, leaves a print behind. It's hard not to record your every move. You're like the Earth; although people have dissected and has proven what's inside of you, they haven't really scavenged inside. Who knows what else is hiding in between your many layers? Stripping apart like getting home after spending a day in the open snow, tearing off each piece of clothing.

-m.b