dear june
how you brought me to my knees
pushed me in ways I never imagined
showed me how much strength I have
and surrounded me with love in the face of sadness
you were a hard month, a very hard month
but you were also filled with so much goodness

dear june
I never expected you to be the way you were
you are a month I will never forget
I have scars from you that I will carry around forever
you have left me with unanswerable questions
but have also brought forth deep connections
you torn me down then tended to my heart

dear june
you were so much more than I can put into words
you showed me the strength that comes from family
and the love that is brought forth from strangers
you filled my mailbox with sunshine
and pushed me to keep on going
you aren't letting me give up

dear june
forever you will live in my heart