I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I hold no special powers within. I can’t fold my arms, nod my head and blink just to bring you home to me.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because if I could have three wishes first, I’d wish that you were my master, and I were your Jeannie.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because fantasy is not my forte, I don’t relate to the prince charming’s and damsels in distress or the happily ever after.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because though we may be miles apart, I still know how to wish. Second, I’d wish for this to bring you some laughter.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because this is what I do while I’m blessed enough to have someone else doing my sink full of dirty dishes.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I can skip the lost treasure, the sunken ships, the pirates and get to my third wish which would be for three more wishes.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because if I held any powers within, I would spend all of my time making your wishes come true.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because actions speak louder than words pictures paint thousands and this is how I choose to say that I Love You.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I can’t appear in a cloud of smoke and fill your every need, but you can open the bottle and find a piece of me.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I have filled it with a lot of Love and when you read my words, you’ll know this is how it’s always going to be.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I’m romantic and it brings out my inner poet.

I’m sending you a message in a bottle because I love you with all my heart and soul and I want you to know it.

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Brenda Bayless