Through the borderlands and the shifts of time, we met.

I am grateful that the universe let our paths cross in this life.

Thousands of kilometers between us Were slowly swallowed by time until somehow, the distance no longer felt so far.

We had our shared little pieces of ourselves.

I shared my songs You shared your jokes I shared some drops of my heart You shared some of your scars

Perhaps that is what people are.. Passing seasons in one another's lives

Springs that are full of blooming promises Summer that is full of wild laughter Falls that are full of fallen hope And winter that is full of buried letters

I left a stain upon my name and did not ask the river to wash it clean..

along with the prayers that I have carved into the floating lantern into the night

Hoping it find a way to you Carrying wishes for a new light, a new season, and new people who will truly stay.

Im sorry if the winter was too cold that it left you shivering. Im sorry if the fall made you watch everything wither away. But I won't say sorry for the spring and summer that we made it through together.

What is broken will grow what is lost will be replaced what is shattered to pieces will be healed

Thank you so much for being one of the beautiful pages in my book

You are strong, both I and the universe believe in you

May your path always be blessed with protection, meaning, and joy..

Whether it is written in black ink, blue ink, red, or other shades.

Because perhaps when all those colors meet, they will become a beautiful picture.. a life that is yours

• J