My dear precious babies,
Cry as much as you want right now;
when you grow up, you'll learn how expensive tears can be.
Scream when it hurts;
one day, you may have to pretend to be tough all the time.
Let the world know what you like and don't;
someday, you might have to swallow them all.
Always be honest and tell the truth;
there will come a time when you find out how adults despise candor.
And be kind,
you won't know what you have to do in the future just to get through the day.

But if it is likely, my sweet darlings,
even if you get taller and smarter, can run way further and jump way higher,
keep that inner child inside you.
Cry, scream, speak out, be honest and kind,
and don't let the world define who you are
and break you down.
It will not be an easy journey, I know.
But firmly believe
that there will always be a good place
for people who are content with who they are.

For my niece and nephews