The first portion of this piece is a poetic letter I wrote for my twin flame/best friend as part of her Christmas gift in 2020. The second portion is a letter that I have composed for her four years later, November 2024. ————————————————
Dear Best Friend (How You Helped Save My Life)
When I didn’t know which way was up,
with love and patience, you stood above me,
waiting for me to join.
You believed in me so deeply, I rediscovered my roots.
And as I did, my leaves changed colors;
a beautiful array that inevitably fell to the ground-
dying in the coldness around me.
Yet, sometimes, death can be a beautiful occurrence.
That shedding made room for new growth.
New adventures.
New challenges.
New life.
Strangely, my most beautiful gains have come from my most hideous losses.
And as I embraced my roots, they both held me in place
and carried me to my farthest destination.
Such an epic road trip we’ve been on…
When I felt most unlovable,
you taught me how lovable I was.
You saw my worth.
My core being.
my raw, beautiful authenticity.
And you matched it with yours.
Leading by example, guiding me back.
You believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself.
Because you found me worth the investment,
you gifted me a priceless payoff:
reminding me of my value…
My infinite potential…
With a beautiful shift in direction,
I finally began to see what I’d pushed away.
I was enough.
I was worthy.
I still am.
There’s a beauty in genuine authenticity-
a beauty you, best friend, embody like no other.
You are a light.
A pure, radiant soul guiding me home.
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November 2024
Dear Jordon,
My best friend. My partner in crime. My twin flame.
‘Tis the season to be grateful! So, I’ve composed a list of nine reasons why I’m so thankful to have you in my life. Perhaps you are wondering why I chose nine. Ten is too predictable. I like to be different. Nine is one of my favorite numbers. You are one of my favorite people . So it just made sense :)
1. As I mentioned in my poem, I’m deeply grateful for your support through some of my toughest times. I honestly don’t know how I would have gotten through life’s curveballs without your unwavering presence, genuine love, and heartfelt wisdom.
2. Thank you for being one of my biggest cheerleaders in all of my creative endeavors. As a creative soul with severe ADHD, I know I’ve had quite a few of them! You’ve always accepted that about me however, and have shown nothing but endless encouragement and love.
3. I’m grateful for your honesty—even when it’s blunt! I truly value your truthful opinions, even when they might sting a little. Somehow, you manage to make those stings less painful, and that’s the perfect balance of tough love.
4. I’m so grateful that you’ve let me be part of your beautiful family. Your kids mean more to me than you’ll ever know, and I feel honored to have a place in their lives.
5. Even though you’re not my mom, I’m endlessly grateful that you’re my go-to for “mom advice.” Whether it’s about which meds to take or diagnosing my random symptoms, you’re always clutch. You’re just a natural nurturer.
6. I’m grateful to have a matching tattoo buddy—two and counting! (And that’s only because tattoos aren’t cheap, but there are definitely more in our future!)
7. You truly are my twin flame, and I’m so thankful we were destined to cross paths. You’ve forever changed my life. You know me better than I know myself sometimes, and I never have to explain myself to you. You just get it. That kind of bond is so rare, and I’m beyond lucky to have it.
8. I’m so thankful that even with your incredibly busy schedule, you make time for me. You’re a full-time working mom, raising a family, and doing a million other things. Yet, you still prioritize me—whether it’s daily chats, one-on-one hangouts, or including me in family plans. That makes me feel so loved.
9. I’m grateful for the security I feel in our bond. Despite the scars of my past, I never worry about losing you. Our connection has stood every test. We’re bonded at the soul, able to feel each other’s emotions and communicate without words. That connection makes life so much easier—and so much brighter.
Love you 🖤,
Annie Mae
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What a beautiful friendship. Sounds like something worth holding on to. I love the imagery of falling leaves as an allegory for new buds come spring- when trees drop their leaves the process is called “senescence” or when leaves “senesce” as a verb- love that word for my own poetry.