Dear Dictionary
I’m writing to apologize for overlooking you for a couple of years. With you, I spent my early childhood years. You were part of my everyday life. I used to flip your pages when I came across some difficult words. By and large, you contributed a lot to my English learning.
However, I didn’t treasure you anymore when my parents bought me an electronic dictionary. Those days, you were left behind on my book-shelf. Due to weathering, you became grimy and moldy. Your shiny red cover was no longer smooth. It was wrinkled and the colour had faded. Presently, for my teachers’ sake, you are locked inside the school cabinet. I’m so sorry to let you rotten there. I know that you have been through a lot of damage but I didn’t do anything to repair you. Only when my mom discovered your ripped spine were you wrapped with a piece of green paper. I feel guilty when I see the ‘ scar’ on your spine.
I wish I had cherished you more. If I hadn’t turned a blind eye to you, I would have learnt a lot about the right usage of words and excellent examples from you. If I had kept you properly, you wouldn’t have been ruined. If I had made good use of you, I would have kept the new words in mind, not feeling afraid when doing comprehension exercises.
I know that it is in vain to apologize to you now. I’m so ashamed to say I gave you up for convenience. Anyway, thank you for helping me to establish a good English foundation. At least, I don’t have to struggle with the phonetic symbols. Part of these credits goes to you. After writing this letter to you, I will come back to you.
Yours
Tracy