letters and lattes

You say “I’m nothing special.”
are you kidding me?

you are superhuman / superwoman / my idol / all I want to be when I grow up / you hate confrontation and yet face issues head on / you hate superfluous greetings and yet are abundant in humour and friendly offerings / even for those who don’t deserve such generosity / you are a wise sage / patient, so patient, in the aftermath of those who chose not to heed your advice / you don’t perform or bow to others opinions / you are authentic / integral / consistent / real / how are you so humble? / imposter syndrome (and our mothers) have much to answer for / you are more and more and more in all of the very best ways.

And they ask, “how does she do it?
are you kidding me?

They ask in a way they can scoff and walk away, unchanged / What a cop out / a better question might be, how does she do it with such grace? / How does she do it with such love? / I swear I do not know. / But I will lean in and learn / maybe through osmosis some of her magic might be absorbed / Or better yet, as iron sharpens iron, I’ll be strengthened as I stay / resolute / close / here / by your side.

Author's Note: Originally published on Instagram by Steph Van Rossen, 2024 (Instagram: @lettersxlattes).