My boys and girls,
go find what you’re interested in,
and try
whatever you have the slightest thought of trying,
for it’s very possible
that your passion will be lit up
by any little sparkle.
My angels and monsters,
always remember to be happy.
For joy is the most powerful engine
to keep you motivated.
And I must note that
happiness is a by-product
of an effort to make someone else happy.
My children,
You are the sons and daughters
of life’s longing for itself.
Your souls belong to tomorrow,
which we cannot visit even in our reveries.
So I seek not to make you the double of us.
I know you are an arrow,
shot from today to a far future,
But don’t forget to look back
at the stable bows
which are bending for you to send you forth.