Feelings, Fantasies, and Other Thoughts on Life

Mandi (Revised)

One word: inspiring

The spark that lit the fire within me

You threaded the needle for me

And then you let me fly.

To call you a mentor

Would be a bit far-stretched

Seeing as how we've never met

But you're the closest to a mentor

That I've ever had.

In a way, you've taught me what works

Together,

And what needs to go their separate ways.

I've learned how to rip things apart

Completely destroy them and patch them back up again

Scars from the past may still be there,

But now it looks brand new.

Perhaps a metaphor for life,

Or one for an outdated jacket.

Fashion is a passion.

It's always been inside of me.

However, you helped me realize

Different possibilities within the wardrobe

And that anything is actually possible.

My drive to learn how to sew

Was inspired by the things that you have

displayed through your career

My style beginning to form, my wardrobe starting to change

And resemble more of who I've channeled myself to be.

It's all thanks to you.

You've inspired and given me hope.

Thank you, Mandi.