Dear…

Dear Dad

I would like to tell you

That you have done so much for me.

You tell me to finish high school

You tell me to follow my dreams no matter how tough it is.

You tell me that if I go to college life would be easier.

I would like to tell you that I love you will all my heart.

So during our next encounter

When you ask me how I'm doing in school.

I will tell you that I'm doing the best that I can.

I will thank you for being there for me.

And that’s a promise.

Dear Grandma

I would like to tell you

I miss you so much

You tell me

You’re not feeling very well

You tell me

Not to worry about you

You tell me

How you’re getting old

I would like to tell you

Not to worry

So during our next encounter

When you tell me you miss me, I will hug you and tell you I’m not going to leave you

I will tell you I miss how you used to give me fruits when I was hungry

I will try my best to take care of you now

And that’s a promise.

Dear mom and dad , I would like to tell you that I am going to be successful in life. You tell me That I'm only going to ALC because I want to take the easy way out. You tell me Since I have a history with attendance that I can’t go out of my way to make it to school on time everyday You tell me That when I go back to my main stream school I'm just going to drop out I would like to tell you That I am going to graduate from high school. So during our next encounter When you tell me that I’m not good enough for college I will not listen I will work harder in school so I can prove you wrong. And that’s a promise.

Dear Boyfriend, I would like to tell you Thank you for being there for me. You tell me I’m gorgeous. You tell me I can complete high school. You tell me I can show you off by graduating. I would like to tell you Thank you for a lot. So during our next encounter, When you see me up on stage, in my cape and gown, I will be smiling, and looking down right at you. I will be telling you, not my mom, thank you for caring. And that’s a promise.

Dear Best Friend I would like to tell you That you’re more than a friend to me; you’re a sister, through and through. You tell me You’re always going to be here on my bad days, or even a good day, when I have something I’m excited to share. You tell me you’re proud I’m your best friend. You tell me To just be myself, keep moving forward. I would like to tell you Thank you, you’re a real inspiration, an inspiration for me to pursue my dreams. So during our next encounter When you tell me I can make it, that I can be successful I will tell you that I know I can. I will always have you believing in me, and I in you. And that’s a promise.

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Dear Sara

I would like to tell you

Thank you for giving me a reason to go to school (my nephew & niece).

You tell me

Go to school & gradate & get a good job.

You tell me

I should get a job at the nursery because of how much I like little kids.

You tell me

I am a good uncle for watching your kids for you .

I would like to tell you

I would like to thank you for all that.

So during our next encounter

When you say I can do anything I put my mind to, I will give it a try.

I will always love you & your kids, big sis.

I will get a good job and give some money to my niece & nephew when they are in need.

And that’s a promise.

Dear Allison

I would like to tell you that

Your words and opinions mean a lot to me.

You tell me

I am good with boy advice and friend drama.

You tell me

I listen and help you during rough times: with grandma’s death and fights with friends.

You tell me

I always help you get through the bumps on the rollercoaster we call life.

I would like to tell you that

I am always here for you regardless what the situation and timing may be.

So during our next encounter

When you’re in trouble

I will help you get through everything .

I will be there with you every step of the way.

And that’s a promise.

Dear Stepdad

I would like to tell you

I am going to give you respect but I need respect back from you

You tell me

You don’t understand me because I’m a kid but I'm 15 years old

You tell me

I talk back to you but I’m just giving my opinion

You tell me

I talk about things that I shouldn't but it’s just the way I am

I would like to tell you

I deserve to be heard

So during our next encounter

When you say I need to respect you

I will say I will if you do too

I will from now on live by your advice

And that’s a promise.

Dear Dad I would like to tell you That you have done so much for me. You tell me to finish high school You tell me to follow my dreams no matter how tough it is. You tell me that if I go to college life will be easier. I would like to tell you that I love you with all my heart. So during our next encounter When you ask me how I'm doing in school. I will tell you that I'm doing the best that I can. I will thank you for being there for me. And that’s a promise.

Dear Mom, I would like to tell you That I still love you. You tell me I’m selfish. You tell me I’m good for nothing. You tell me I’m a lost cause. I would like to tell you That I know I will get far in life. So during our next encounter When you yell all those hurtful things I will simply smile, and walk away. I will prove you wrong. And that’s a promise.

Dear little brother

I would like to tell you

Keep your head up through the worse days

You tell me

It’s okay, don’t worry about it

You tell me

You’re okay, but I know when something is wrong

You tell me

You always have my back

I would like to tell you

I will always have your back in whatever situation

So during our next encounter

When you tell me to leave the situation alone

I will not let it slide.

I will always be there like a brother should if you need someone to cry out too

And that’s a promise.

Dear Brandon I would like to tell you That every negative thing you have said to me in the past has really irritated me. You tell me To grow up You tell me I’m going to be homeless when I’m older and that I won’t have a job. You tell me I’m not worth your time. I would like to tell you Whenever you talk to me in that way again, I’m just going to ignore you and tell you that you’re wrong. So during our next encounter When you try to put me down with your words I will not be upset about it because I won’t believe you I will prove you wrong. And that’s a promise.

Dear Best Friend, I would like to tell you To try to get your grades up and graduate from the ALC You tell me That you will try your best to get good grades You tell me That you are dropping out whenever you have too many things going on You tell me That you feel sad when people tell you that you won’t make it in life I would like to tell you That you can do it and I know you can, you just have to focus more on school and less on social activities So during our next encounter When you have a bad grade, I will make sure you turn everything in and do extra work I will help you get better grades and be a better student I will help you be on track and have a good future And that’s a promise.

Dear Life I would like to tell you No matter what you throw at me it’s still not going to kill me inside or out. I might fall but I know I’ll break the walls that keep me from moving on just to reach a better side. You tell me I can do anything but you slap my hand every time I try to reach for the stars You tell me Be happy but when I'm almost there you drag me down slowly to feel more pain You tell me To try hard, to always put a 100% in every thing I do, but when I do I get nothing back and never get anywhere I would like to tell you I've learned a lot and become stronger from the hell I go through for you So during our next encounter I'm just going to smile and live my life When you throw evil my way I'm going to dodge it all and keep on moving forward I will live on forever I will love and bring peace And that’s a promise.

Brother

Dear Felipe

I would like to tell you

Thank you for being there for me

You tell me that I'm smart, that I can finish high

You tell me that I’m pretty, that I don’t need to listen to the haters

You tell me that I’m strong because I don’t let things get to me and I just do me

I would like to tell you that those words you said I took to my heart and I happy to have you in my life

So during our next encounter when you give me advice I will take your word and make you happy

I will tell you that I love you and no matter what conflict I get into I will always have you to help me get over it

I will stand up for myself just like you have been doing your whole life

And that’s a promise I will keep forever

Dear little sister

I would like to tell you

No matter what I say, I still love you and will be there for you when you need help

You tell me

That I don’t care about you and that I'm better off without you

You tell me

That I treat you like crap

You tell me

That you want to run away and never come back

I would like to tell you

That I am very happy to have you

So during our next encounter

When you tell me you want to leave

I will tell you that you are very important to me

I will say that you are the person I care about the most

And that’s a promise.

Dear XX,

I would like to tell you

That I was a good friend to you!

You tell me

that I was a bad friend!

You tell me

That I only needed you for money!

You tell me

That I only needed you when I had no one else to talk to!

I would like to tell you that what you said was a LIE I cared about you, I was

worried about you, you were my friend. I told you things that other people

don’t know, not even my own parents! I opened up to you and became

vulnerable to you! I was there for you during your sad times! So don’t you say

I was a bad friend.

So during our next encounter

When you see me

I will act like our friendship never happened.

I will act like a stranger to you.

And that’s a promise.

Dear mom

I would like to tell you

that I love you

You tell me

to go to school everyday and not skip

You tell me

to finish high school and go to college

You tell me

that if I finish high school I will succeed in my life

I would like to tell you that

I am doing great in school

So during our next encounter

When you tell me how is your school going

I will tell you that I will finish school soon

I will tell you that I will go to college

And that’s a promise.