The best way to learn is from the past

It is our best teacher.

Sitting here

Listening to the music of my youth

Reminds me of lessons yet unlearned

What would 15-year-old Monica say

About your life now…

Any guy you’re seeing…

As you listened to Ashanti’s debut album? City High?

How about 11 year old Monica

Who named her DARE speech after Left Eye’s verse?

Have you believed in yourself?

You used to openly get so weak

Six-year-old Monica who had enough mind to wear her jumper without a shirt

Because she wasn’t allowed to wear shorts under her skirt

And disagreed with the rules

What would she think?

Are you listening?