To you

To you, loner of the high school halls, individual with no individuals to be your friends, daring to be different, or maybe frequently trying to fit in but never succeeding, always failing.

To you, outcast of all groups, clubs, cliques, and whatnot, never connecting, others never accepting, attending a school of misery, full of hope yet full of despair

To you, loving young lady, friendly yet quiet, fun but not the funniest, exceptional but not OUTSTANDING! enough to be noticed, hoping for popularity, hoping for a boy, hoping for something more, working hard in sports or academics, staying pure, staying faithful, staying hopeful, persevering until the day of your fulfilled dream appears

To you, unique young man, who, though he is friendly, fun, and funny, can't seem to rise in the classes (of high school society), stuck in the "In-Betweeners" (between popular and not) or the "Somewhat Sporters" (Playing sports but not the star) or "The Uncool Eclectics" (Being strange and weird and different and unique, but not being viewed as funny or interesting enough to be noticed), never being allowed to change, getting a laugh/smile or two but then tripping over your tongue and turning redfaced and sorry

To you, Student of many attempts, who tries to excel but has problems with reading, writing, math, science, history, or anything else, who wants to do your best but can't be Amazed or Bewildered, but constantly Cut-Down, Dismayed, and Failed

To you, spiritual student of no regard, faithful follower of Christ our God, quiet servant of others, respecter of teachers, lover of friends and enemies, giver of money and school supplies, blesser and encourager, Bible-pointer, Christ-pointer, Salvation-pointer, Silent perseverer

To you, "Average student" who can't dribble/kick/throw/shoot a ball or run/swim/tackle/spike worth anything, who can't draw or paint or sing or play or act or write or create at all, who can't grab A's or understand Algebra, who can't crack jokes or make people laugh at ya, who sees nothing special, sees nothing at all

And to you, whoever, wherever, whatever and whichever, God knows you, You know You Who

May you find some glue to stick and hand to pull you in

May you find love and joy, from Him in whatever form it comes

May you find family and shelter, acceptance and freedom

May you find a path to understanding, a guide to knowledge, and a cup of wisdom

May you find encouragement and edification, be strengthened, and continue in it all

May you find meaning, identity, clarity, and understanding

May you find Him