September 2, 1989

Dear Mother,

Essie is my sunshine. She is my rainbow girl; sent from above. She unexpectedly wandered into my room one night; a glowing figure in the darkness. Jiminy, she was so beautiful, she took my breath away.
When I am with her, everything is right, and I don’t have to worry anymore. I only fear for her when I see the insecurities that she is drowning in. I want to save her, but I don’t know how to swim. In fact, she’s the one who is keeping me afloat to begin with.
Her dreams whisper secrets to mine, and someday I hope that our dreams can reside together. Her smile is purer than Mona Lisa’s, and she is the rose in a field of daisies. I want to give Essie my heart and tell her that she is keeping me alive; truly alive.

With love,

Casimir