Happy Birthday

To the person I love the most
To my one only, Sol

Today, you are no longer a teenager
You have been living for exactly two decades
Congratulations for aging a year older!

There are times you think you are worthless, unloved, and such a disgrace to the universe.
But there are also times you think you are that matter to people, the times when they lean on you.

You like the color pink and blue.
You like the mesmerizing sound of the waves.
You like the captivating moon at night.
You like the calming scent of rose.

You like conversation.
You like getting to know people.
You like sharing stories.
You like the beauty of laughter and joy.

You like your cereal soggy.
You like your greentea warm.
You like your coffee cold.
You like your boba with less ice and no sugar.

You like your soup light and refreshing.
You like your noodle thick and tasteful.
You like your tempe thin and crispy.
You like your meat tender and juicy.

But, do you like yourself?

Do you like seeing yourself smile when your favorite food came?
Do you like seeing yourself dance when the food is good?
Do you like seeing yourself laugh over silly jokes?
Do you like seeing yourself drawn into the books you read?

Do you like your kinda-slanted eyes?
Do you like your dimples?
Do you like your cleft chin?
Do you like your eyebrows?

Do you like your pimples?
Do you like your moles?
Do you like your birthmarks?
Do you like your scars?

To the person I love the most
To my one only, Sol
Please love yourself more.

Yours truly,
Sol.