Things I Wish For the People I Loved Unrequitedly:
May you be loved in a way that is beyond palatable for you, that doesn’t make your head spin, but makes you comfortable, that makes you pleased with life
May you look at your mirror and be startled that you are better looking than you remembered
May you smile without worrying about the whiteness of your teeth
May you have pleasant dreams that don’t startle you awake and sweating
May you be instantly adored by a dog you meet for the first time
May you order your favorite meal and have it turn out perfectly each time
May you love what you do, even if you didn’t love it at first
May your problems never be mocked
May you hit every green light
May you find unexpected friends that truly understand you
May your hair never thin, and if it does, that it does not bother you
May you watch your favorite comedy and laugh the way you did when you first saw it
May you never be lonely when you are alone
May you look at the sky with wonder instead of despair
May you think of your past heartbreaks without pain
May you never encounter a deep tragedy, but if you do, that you find support easily
May you discover you are loved by many more than you ever assumed
May you root for yourself without struggling to do so
May you be happy with the world you’ve found
May your happiness radiate outwards, touching strangers
May you be happy,
Because I will think of you from time to time,
And wish just for that.