Dear future me

antra.coree

I promise, I won't let you down this time.

I will choose myself.
I will make you feel at home.
I will give you the warmth your heart has craved for so long.
I will be your safe place.
I will trust and understand you.
I will be proud of every step of yours.
I will give you peace, quiet, and the kind of silence that heals.

Trust me this time.
I'm working hard to give you the life you deserve—
holding on with patience,
believing that 
every tear,
and every small step
will one day lead me to you.

When we finally meet,
I hope you'll look back at me with pride
and whisper,
"We made it."

All these struggles, pain, sacrifices and heartbreaking moments are worth it!

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  • sorenbarrett

    A poem in search of love doing preparatory work in advance. Well done

  • Fränz Müller

    I love this! A reminder to be kind to ourselves.

  • Tristan Robert Lange

    Antra, I connect with this deeply. There’s something powerful about imagining a future self not as someone distant, but as someone you’re already caring for through the choices you make now. Really beautiful, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

    • antra.coree

      Thank you so much! Keep reading

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        You’re welcome! Oh, I certainly will! 😊



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