“Ew, stop it. I’ve told you a million times, emotions are bad for your health. They give you wrinkles. Also, I’m getting you a bib for your birthday. No joke.”
Wrinkles are a funny thing. So many people are quick to erase them from their faces, as if they're something to be embarrassed or ashamed about. But I reckon not all wrinkles are made the same! Frown lines, sure. If you can get rid of them, that's your jam. But what about those delicious crows feet people get at the edges of their eyes? My dad's face is FULL of them, and every time I see them, I'm reminded of his lifetime of smiling, laughing, and giving. My dad is the most generous man I've ever known, and while he's not a big talker, he wears his emotions on his face. When he smiles, his entire eyes disappear into these huge crescent moons, and his face lights up with a light that could warm you up in the coldest of winter nights. You don't have to hear a single word to feel the love radiating from that man for his fellow human. And his wrinkles are his story. It's proof of his life of love for others. I hope I have lots of those when I get older, too :)
(Side note: The Last Fallen Star has been nominated for a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award! If you enjoyed the book and want to vote, I'd love your support! https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-childrens-books-2021)
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