Dear 2021,

Let me start out by saying

That you have been one of the most eye opening years

That I have ever lived.

Through so much pain

You've shown me how to be strong

Through so little guidance

You've shown me how to stand tall

Yet you put me through that pain

Numerous friendships completely lost

Memories of people that should be forgotten

Lost interests and half-hearted hobbies

But I learned a lot about myself

About those around me

About our society

About life

And I will say, I needed this

All my life I struggled

Never knowing who I am

Who I am supposed to be

Well now I have an identity

I have my own societal views

I have the ability to pick and choose

I have a friend group that I love

And I can finally say that I'm enough

So through this pain

And all this change

You've definitely rewarded me

With nothing to hate

Good friends

Supportive family

Some sort of motivation

And a loving girlfriend

2021, I really hated you for a bit

You treated me rough

Sure, not as rough as most others will say

But it wasn't a good ride at first

Now, in hindsight,

Thank You

I am a somebody

I'm proud to be this somebody

December 31, 2021, 11:59 PM