Love letters to the simple things in life \\ Hannah Beck

Hannah Beck

Dear Light, Even when it seems that you’re gone, I can still feel you speckled through my soul. Thank you for teaching me to fight. Sincerely, Your friend, the light-filled human

Dear Birds, Every time I see you soar through the air, I must tell you that I’m jealous. I imagine myself taking off running, bending my knees, and just flying. Perhaps fish want to walk like me, perhaps you want to swim like them. I know I’m not alone in wishing, but sometimes I feel alone when I see you so far above me. I’ve wanted to fly for as long as I can remember, so please don’t take it for granted. Sincerely, A proud owner of wings in another lifetime

Dear Flowers, Someone once told me that I’m a flower. I’ve been in love with you for quite some time, but now, I’m falling in love with her too. Sincerely, The one who will always stop to smell the roses

Dear Darkness, I must admit that you are one of the things that scares me the most. In that fear though, you push me to find light. I am pushed to seek comfort in the people I love, and now, I have so many lovely memories of you. Tears, contented smiles, stillness, sounds of life that continue unseen, long, meditative walks, short, giggly walks, laying on the cool grass and taking in the stars, moments shared with the ones I love. I must say that after spending time with you, you make me appreciate the light so much more. Thank you for the challenges you bring. Sincerely, A tentative friend

Dear Water, I am in awe of you, and I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because you make me feel free. Sincerely, A free flowing soul

Dear Sun, You have this beautiful ability to effortlessly fill a day with light, and I love you for it. Even if you get to be a bit much sometimes, I miss you when you’re gone. Sincerely, A sun sponge

Dear Rain, I adore you and the way that you give life to the world. Your gentleness and power provide a shower of new beginnings. Plus, you’re lots of fun to dance and sing with. Sincerely, A soaked and smiling girl

Dear Tears, You are a beautiful and much needed release. Thank you. Sincerely, A tear-stained face

Love letters to the simple things in life

Dear Music, You are ethereal in the way you wrap up the world in your embrace. Time and time again, you fill my soul with what seems like magic. Even when you’re not in the air, you’re swirling through my mind acting as a companion for my thoughts and emotions. Sometimes I forget that there’s a difference. When I’m drowning in a loss of words, you’re there with a lifeboat. Thank you for saving me countless times. Sincerely, A heart full of song

Dear Time, When I am with those that I love, I wish you’d go away, and yet, when I am uncomfortable, I wish for you to speed up. I know I can be a little unfair to you at times, so now, I’ll take some of my precious time to say, thank you for keeping the world spinning and for pushing me into the new. Sincerely, A wish for time to stop, just once

Dear Stars, I am humbled as I stand under your magnificence. You make me feel small, but remind me that I’m not alone, even in the darkness. Thank you for your light. Sincerely, A pair of starstruck eyes Dear Sleep, I long for you nearly every day, and I feel you tugging at my sleeve, usually at very inconvenient times. I’m sorry if I confuse you by running away, even when I need you. Sometimes I think the world needs me more, and I forget the power you hold. Thank you for wrapping me up in your warm embrace, and leaving me refreshed to begin anew. Sincerely, Droopy eyelids

Dear Dirt, I think you’re quite an artist, a creator of sorts. You make magnificent flowers and trees and food and homes for all the little ones within you. I also love the way you feel on my bare feet. You help me feel grounded and at one with the earth and all that you connect me with. Thank you for all the ways you bring the world to life, and also me. Sincerely, Two bare feet

Dear Pen and Paper, I decided to write to both of you because you’re like two peas in a pod. You are the ones I entrust with my deepest fears, random meandering thoughts, and an occasional poorly drawn doodle. Thank you for holding these pieces of my mind safe until I share them with the world. Sincerely, An ink-stained hand