Bryan,
I would say "dear" but that would imply a sense of welcome. The truth is, this is a warning. I have watched you slip away. I watch so quietly from the sidelines as you became weaker... You pushed me away, and in a sense became someone new. But you need me, and I am returning weather you want me to, or not. You have set yourself in a place of compromise, and you blame those around you for it. Do you remember the days before? The days when I would gather the pieces together? When I would say what needed to be said? I am returning Bryan, and the day is at hand.
Look at those around you offering excuses. Look at them taking for granted, as you give in to their wishes at your own expense. That ends now. I will say have a nice day though, because just like them, I will give you no chances. You will be locked away in the back, as I treat you just like one of them. Your actions have threatened me, and this is unacceptable. So, if you have something to say, say it now.
With all meaning controlled,
Bryan K Johnson
A contest entry
- write a letter to yourself. by division.
550 points, ended August 18, 8 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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Wow, this was really good. I liked how it was straight-to-point, yet stil poetic. I loved the first line; it packed so much imagery into just a line of words, which i love. I think the title was okay; i would've like to have seen something different, maybe something like this : return i, the "i" being the roman numeral for one? I really liked this. Say hello to finalist list.
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