i hope my words are strange and wondrous,

like kisses that quiet all things superfluous,

so that we can all stop and

listen

and even if you come across this piece today, and you were feeling down and upset.

feeling unloved, or unremembered,

this is for you.

keep the faith.

keep the hope.

keep the love.

don't believe what your mind tells you if it puts you down.

the strength you want, the strength you need is already all there.

if you need a little more push, if you need an arm,

whisper a prayer and say my name.

know that God will carry that prayer to me and i will keep you close in my heart.

beloved, hold on.

you carry a space here and now.

and if you vacate that spot, it will be missed.

so read this and take heart.

i write this with your face in mind.

even though i know not your name, i know not your circumstance.

i know the sadness, i know the pain, i know the hopelessness and i know the heartache.

feel your heart.

do you hear your heartbeat?

its your body telling you to live. love. live.