Letters to the One to Come - 12

 

Dear One-to-come, 

I see the efforts you're making.

I see how much you strive to make the world a better place for yourself and everyone around you.

I know and see how hardworking and diligent you are.

But I also know that it can be overwhelming.

I know there are days when you would want to run to a corner to stay forever.

I am aware that there are days when you would have to push back the tears in your eyes because you were told men don't cry. 

I know about times when you hurriedly wipe your tears with the sleeve of your shirt because you don't want anyone to see them. 

I know about the days when the burden you wear makes your shoulders steep.

I know about how you wish you could be vulnerable to someone.

I know about how you think there's no one to listen to you.

I understand the pressure on you to make a living.

I understand how you desperately want to make ends meet.

I see the days when your pockets are empty and there is no one to turn to. 

I see how impossible it is for you to take a break because you'd think it's not a men thing to do.

I see the so many disappointments you hide with a smile.

The failure you cover up with feigned sleep or a yawn.

I see it all, One-to-come.

Here's what I want you to know.

I need you to understand that it is okay to show your emotions.

It is absolutely fine to be vulnerable. 

Doing this doesn't make you less of a man, but it makes you more of it.

It hurts that I see how you stifle your emotions and bury them 10 ft into the ground. 

It hurts me so much.

I want to be there for you. 

I want to hold you in these moments. 

No barricades, no walls, no structures.

Just you with me being human. 

When you come, I will be your vulnerability partner. 

I will be your warrior, biggest fan, and best part. 

Baby, I will help you understand that it's absolutely fine to let your guard down with your ego intact. 

I would do my best to make you know that you're worthy of tenderness as a man.

That you also deserve listening ears and all the care you would give to everyone else but yourself. 

I will keep praying for you, that you will be able to preserve till I come.

That you will find the holy spirit worthy of your vulnerability before you find me. 

That you will embrace the comfort he provides.

I am sending you lots of hugs.🫂🫂🫂

I will write again. 

All my love, 

Rebekah 🤍