Wordwork

Wordwork

Welcome to my workshop, wherein I wield my wordworking tools
in pursuit of excellence in the practice of wordsmithery.

I just moved in and I’m still getting settled, so furnishings are sparse,
as you can see. But come in, make yourself comfortable,
and let me offer you something from my heart.

I Want You to Know

that I love you.

I don’t care what size or shape or color you are.

I love you.

I don’t care where you were born
or where your parents and ancestors were born.

I love you.

You and your life are of great worth.
If anyone tries to tell you otherwise, ignore them—
they obviously don’t know you.
And who are they to make such judgments anyway?

I love you.

You have a unique set of talents and skills,
and I look forward to seeing how you use your gifts,
whether for the good of your neighborhood
or in the world at large.

I love you.

And if you make a mistake once in a while, so what?
We all make mistakes, sometimes big ones.
It’s not the end of the world.
You are still worth loving.

And I love you.

And when the going gets tough,
know that there are other people who love you too.
Let our love keep you going.

We love you.
So love yourself.