Dear younger me

The world is not what you think.

Look around,

Really look,

And you will truly see for the first time.

The world isn't pretty.

People are mean.

They will hurt and hurt,

But you cannot stop it.

No matter what you do,

The world will stay how it is.

Someday you will accept this,

Or maybe you won't.

But either way,

Keep marching forwards little soldier.