If I met myself
10 years ago, 
just what would I have to say
to that poor, trusting someone
I don't see today? ~

"No 26" jeans for you
and yes, stick to that hair-do,
coz, honey, you'll outgrow those jeans
and those shiny locks will bid adieu.

Enjoy the moment here forever,
for this is all you'll have, 
and hearts closest to you
will die on you
for the truths you never said;

there'll be people who'll see you
as a means to meet their hopes and dreams
and there'll be more who'll kiss you
saying dry rain doesn't wash away the moon-beams...

You'll learn soon enough about promises
and how to make each one come true:
you'll know beyond what you feel
the only ones that stand a chance 
are the ones you make to You.

So, catch an extra hour of daylight
in the comfort of the dawn
and weave your vows with love
in the solitude of the happy sun."

So far, so free ~ so Good 
To be me.

("You'll make it through,"
would probably sum up
the message 
to The Old Me).