Marilda,
First off let me just start by saying that it deeply saddens me that I’m not able to celebrate the rite of passage that is your 21st birthday with you. Now it’s the time for some words of wisdom.
Marilda, this is perhaps your most important birthday yet if not most important, because this is the age both natural as well as cognitive that I’ve seen you grow beyond your years. Your childlike charisma and easy going demeanour don’t take away from the model woman you’ve become. In fact, they are an extension of that amazing self, signifying your own confidence in who you are as a human being and your lack of fear in being yourself, something that is sometimes hard to be in this world we live in. Honey, this past year I’ve bared witness to events in your life that could have completely as well as permanently demoralized a weaker person, and yet in you the damage ricocheted and instead gave bloom to this wild flower full of zest and passion for moving forward and ahead of any strife. Congratulations, your birthday should have been right at that moment. I wouldn’t tell you then because I knew that you derive encouragement inherently, but I still feel it’s nice to hear the words nonetheless. Marilda, I stood in awe of you from last summer and on as I watched this you adapt to a set of circumstances that seemed so terribly abysmal at first. You ceased that moment and turned it into an opportunity, an opportunity to bring to life this Marilda that I wasn’t acquainted with. You gave birth to that part of you that is deeply compassionate with killer nurturing instincts – a true mother. I’m not going to be dishonest with you and tell you that was what I was expecting from you from the start, because I was quite sceptical about your resolve and underestimated your gumption. I apologize for that my love, and hope to make allowances for that lapse by telling you that you’ve proved me wrong and that I have a renowned hope in you. I overestimate you completely now, so watch out!! Hhahaha.
Some people respect things such as financial stability, good family bonds, and a great educational background. I’m not saying I don’t, however, I’d trade the independence you’ve created for yourself any day for those former things; because with that you’ll have the will to have that and much more in abundance. I’m not talking out of my ass here, who wouldn’t be drawn to such a woman? Seriously!!! Like my personal hero Shakespeare would say, you took arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing them you ended them (Hamlet, Scene 3, Act 1).
Marilda, whenever you’re in doubt of yourself or don’t feel up to par with the rest of the world, take a crucial look at Jarrell and I trust you’ll find all the necessary answers there. I only expect from now on to watch you continue to blossom and expose us all other secret talents and traits you’re hiding in there, I’m sure you’ll exceed those expectations. In you I have a strong faith and admiration. I salute you my cousin.
With love,
Longie.
P.S you know how I’m words person and all, so I find it’s the best medium for me to express my feelings. So here is a poem, one of my favourites, which I’m dedicating to you:
The Rose that Grew from Concrete
Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong it
learned to walk without having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
Tupac Shakur
P.S.S. My cousin, it’s time you forget about that present that never happened (LOL), my words should suffice as they are only used on the things and people that matter. Oh, do party and drink up!
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