In my meanderings on the internet I came across this very touching poem by Chase Hughes. He’s even created a nifty video of it as well. And while this should not be considered as an endorsement one way or another, you can learn more about Chase and his work here.
There was so much wonder.
Joy didn’t need a reason.
The laughter echoed in summer evenings.
Excited just because the sun came up. Everything felt possible.
You never questioned whether you belonged.
Please, come back.
You didn’t need words to feel understood.
Once, you danced without worrying who saw.
The stars were closer, right?
The dreams that lived under your pillow.
Barefoot through the grass…
Before the world told you who to be.
You didn’t need permission to feel this.
When did dreams get smaller than your fears?
What if it’s okay to stop trying so hard?
When did you trade curiosity for caution?
They’ll remember your love, not your work.
What if it’s okay to be absurdly forgiving of yourself?
Please, come back.
Do you still feel the wonder you once had?
When did you stop believing you were enough?
The quiet spaces in your heart are calling you back.
That precious kid is still here.
They don’t deserve this.
You know it.
The deathbed is waiting—don’t wait to live.
Who were you before the world distracted you?
You’ve forgotten your real name.
Say it: “I’m me.”
Come back.
Come back, please.
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