To give you tomorrow is a dream I often have. The stars and the moon is a gift I wish to give. If given the chance, a thousand moments of happiness to give is my heart’s one desire. I ask you to open your eyes to the possibility. Take the risk and jump. I once heard a story. A story heard most often in the last moments of peace. It’s the story of someone’s regrets. They take that final leap into the arms of their maker.
They see the end, and they are overcome with grief of the chances long gone. Right before they let go their heart begins to speak. It brings up the past and the many doors that went unopened. It explains the feelings that had gone unheard. “Give me a chance.” “My arms are open.” “My eyes are open, and they are looking for you.” “I wish I would have said yes.” “I wish I would have spoken up.” “I like you more every day. So, tomorrow, I will like you more than today.” “I am capable of more than you say.” With their hearts spilling truths, the eyes begin to water. As these words slip from their lips, a burden is lifted from their chest. At the last moment, they ask themselves, “Why did it take me so long to say everything I wanted to say? Why didn’t I say it in the beginning?” They slip away, and their words are never heard.
I have seen these cries for help. I have heard these words of despair. For a soul that has returned many times before, I offer you these words, “Take chances, and make mistakes. Some mistakes will hurt, but the lesson behind them matter more than the pain.”
Now that you know and the secret is no more, I would like to say one more thing. I like you. What I have may not fit your cookie-cutter image. I will, however, give the moon when you ask. I will crawl in bed even when you have pissed me off if you ask. I will slide my hand into yours when the darkness gets too dark or the light becomes too bright. All I can do is offer, and hope that your heart receives in kindness rather than desperation. Sometimes, I will be moody. Sometimes, I will be too happy for words. Yesterday, I made mistakes. Today, I probably made mistakes. Tomorrow, I can promise that I will make mistakes. Mistakes will happen, and I can only ask for forgiveness afterwards. Take this the way you will. I hope tomorrow you wake and see the world as it is: an adventure with many doors that only you have a key to. Open the door and walk through.
