Dear Taylor Swift,

Well, I was reminiscing just the other day and ended up writing this little poem. It’s nothing special but I thought I would share it.

Dear Taylor Swift,

When the 2000s were new 

And the friends were few 

And the melodies were true 

I found you 

When the days were long 

And the years were fond 

And the setting childhood sun illuminated right and wrong 

I sang along to your songs 

When the bedrooms were painted with youth

In shades of innocence and a purple hue  

Memories tucked away, binder pages on display   

Life’s mess scattered on the floor 

I learned the chords, I wrote my truth  

Not to be a singer, but because I learned from you 

When the rooms were dark 

And the hours were late 

And my cheeks were stained with tears

I endured the flurry of my fears 

Because your voice was near 

When the cities were new 

And apartments worn through 

And identity under review

You welcomed me too 

When the ‘good girl’ started to shatter

And decisions began to matter 

And “friends forever” seemed to unravel

Lost in that ephemeral sea 

You said, “If you’re anything like me”

When the heartbreaks mended

And the futures cemented 

And societies expectations immured

And my sense of self deterred 

“You are what you love” is what I whispered 

When the sky was gray 

And the air was cold 

And I drove to the cliffs 

Just to admire the shore 

Your melodies were my score 

When life kept on moving 

And I waved to those passing by 

And the world took notice of the glimmer in your eye 

I smiled reminiscently at all the years you were by my side 

Before your “Midnights” were everyone’s  

Your music was just mine 

To the girl who said she would never change 

But never stay the same 

Thank you, for always paving the way

And being the soundtrack of all my days