The Memoir Of Ms. Butterfly

Monday Thoughts

Well, it’s Monday.

And my thoughts are always with you.

But this Monday feels different.

Like the difference that makes me reach for my phone before I remember I can’t.

Not like I used to. Not like when you were here.

I wanted to reach out.

Needed to.

But instead, I’m pouring the best part of me into this message,

to feel like I’m still talking to you.

Even though you’ll never read it.

Even though it’ll sit here, unsent, like so many others.

This is how I communicate with you now.

Through silence. Through memory. Through hope.

Through believing that maybe, just maybe,

There’s a part of you looking down at me,

smiling that smile I miss so much,

wishing you were here too.

If you were here,

you’d be hyped.

You’d be the loudest cheerleader in the room,

because I’m starting something new.

A whole new chapter.

And I’m stronger now.

Not perfect. Not untouched.

But stronger.

I’ve faced things.

Hard things.

But I worked through them.

And because of that, I can face what’s next.

I want you to know—

I’m blessed.

I’m thankful.

I’m grateful.

And even though I can’t share this moment with you the way I want to,

I know you’re still here.

In the quiet.

In the strength.

In me.

By: Ms. Butterfly Genesis