Up Up

I know

I know

I know… just how far you’ve come.

The feats won, the rivers crossed, the plains scaled and the many many many mountains climbed..

I know,

I know.

I know the tug to rest a little while, to reflect a little while

I know the preoccupations and distractions that pull your gaze amiss sometimes

But up… upwards

Yes upwards

Don’t lean in too long here..

Up.. upwards.

When you’ve caught your breath and when your tomorrow tugs on your now

Up

Up from here.

The rich wonder of your legacy needs you to get up from here..

Up

Up precious one..

Because there’s a few more rivers and plains to cross, a few more mountains to climb

But be comforted that now you’re doing it all as a very different you

A stronger you

A wiser you

A steadier you

Trust me

Get up from here.

Your future will thank you

For getting up from here..

Up

Up

Precious one…

Up.

— Words by Seyi

Photo | Bibi Abdulkadir by Elisa Carnicer for Net-A-Porter FW21 Lookbook