Writer: Mariam Elsanabary
Editor: Ahmed Ashry
Photo Credits: Jake Thomas Parker
Let’s agree that we are not angles
I am not perfect, I admit
I don’t have clear skin on most days
Sometimes, I feel obese
Too pale with dark eyes
Should I change my shirt size?
In the midst of all the self-judging,
I forgot to start adjusting
So here is me apologizing
A thank you letter.
Dear me,
I thank my body for being healthy and not weak
I thank my mouth for allowing me to speak
I thank my hair for keeping me warm
I thank you brain for the power of thinking
I would also like to forgive myself
I forgive you for hurting me
I forgive all of your mistakes
And I will do all it takes
To make you a better version of me
Take this time to heal,
Use this minute to breathe
Call your friends and live free
Go dance near this tree
Don’t listen to the whispers surrounding you
You have your own crown
Lick that ice cream and freeze
Eat whatever you want to eat
Life is too short to just eat lime and tea
Oh, and listen to the most import thing
Love as much as you can
Don’t hate; just forget and get a tan
Live here and there
Travel the world,
Then, I will wait for you to come back home
With love, me.
