To My Optimistic Friend
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To My Optimistic Friend

Thank you for showing me how to radiate positivity.

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To My Optimistic Friend
Mickey Bratton

To my optimistic friend,

Thank you for showing me how to glow, even when things get dim. You constantly are smiling, which is why people want to be around you all the time. You've never had anything bad to say about anyone, except the truth, which is rare to find these days.

When I catch myself complaining about my life or talking negative, I look towards you in hopes to be reminded of what it's like to keep striving forward with nothing but good energy. Your presence is love. Whenever you walk in the room, I just get the strongest urge to hug and embrace you for being YOU.

You are a light source. A star. Someone who can guide people, who are lost in this world.

I've made a joke about you before that I can swear that if God forbid, someone broke your arm, you would shrug it off as if nothing happened. You would easily forgive them.

You know when to pick your battles and when to confront someone when it's time. You don't make unnecessary arguments like most do. You know when to make distance when you've given people too many chances.

When you speak whatever is on your mind, innocence and purity spur out. Sometimes, the things you say are different, but never outlandish. You make perfect sense in my world.

You live in accordance with your true self. You are nothing BUT yourself. Your humor is funny because I know that you have good intentions. You don't want to hurt others, or yourself, in jeopardized situations.

You just want what's best for others. You're always there to listen and give your input. You exist without your ego, even though at times we use our egos as a joke. At least we can be humble about it.

You deserve to be loved and appreciated by all that walk in your presence. Your kindness should never go unnoticed. I feel so blessed that you left your country to go to college in New Jersey. You've left your mark.

I've always told you that you are special. You have a special place in my heart.

Thank you for being you, my friend.

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