The Letter to a Big Change

Dear Mr. Owens,

        How have you been doing? Twenty years have elapsed since we’ve last seen each other, and it hadn’t been exactly pleasant. I have the intention to change that, and hope that we are in an excellent relationship--because it is very likely that we would have the chance to see each other again.

        I found it extremely bizarre, that you didn’t contact Lily for such a long time. According to Lily, there had been a whole lot of dissension between you two in the past; she has been shackled for a long time, and didn’t know the meaning of freedom when she first got here. After twenty years, I hope we had made a difference.

Certainly, after the interrogation from racist groups and many obstacles she faced when you no longer took care of her, she has grown much stronger and has turned into a woman you probably no longer recognize.

The civil rights groups have been in a state of anarchy when Martin Luther King Jr. got assassinated. It has been a calamity to us, too--especially to Rosaleen, whom we call July; Rosaleen lionized Martin Luther King Jr. for being a brave man who fought for not only his liberty, but to his peoples’ freedom.

After his death, you would assume that our rights would be thrown down the toilet, but we have risen up and the Lady in Chains has guided us to our liberty. But in the process, many people have gotten hurt, and Lily has been suffering as well. She works hard every minute under the sweltering heat from the radiant sun in South Carolina; and everyone conspired to work with her despite of the racial differences. I am sure that you would be proud of her when you see her now; she has fended for herself for a long time, and I’m sure that you have changed too.

Since you and Lily, nor you and I have contacted through any sort of form; it would be an honor for me to keep you posted. Therefore; I shall inform you about the events that are going to take place soon.

        It is imminent that Lily is going to wed very soon. The man that she’s going to marry is none other than Zachary Lawrence Taylor- the man that was apprehended ten years ago. The racist group that captured him was arraigned, and he’s healthy and happy again, don’t you worry. Zach proposed to her not so long ago, and I must admit, that we were not at all expecting it. I trust that you already know about him-but in case you haven’t- he is a meticulous man and it is certain that he would treat her better than he treats himself. His career turned out to be quite successful, in fact; he recently graduated from law school. You wouldn’t have to worry about her life; but in case you’re worried, I would be more than happy to fill you in for the future.

        Even before you came for Lily ten years ago, Lily was already assimilated in our home-we didn’t see Lily as an outsider, so it might be a comfort to let you know that Lily has been in excellent condition ever since.

        Anyways, I hope that we can both put the past behind us; I would hope that you can attend to Lily’s wedding, as it would be best for her own father to walk her down the aisle. Hope to see you soon.

Love,

August Boatwright