It's better if we never see each other again.
I'm sorry for leaving you after knowing you for so long.
I was so sure we'd be together forever,
but with you, it was a constant battle.
Staying isn't healthy for me.
I'm trying to move on
and find someone who I won't constantly fight with.
You controlled my life for so long so it's time I say goodbye.
Dear Reader, Dear Writer,
I might come back to visit
but please don't make me stay.
*I went mad when I was with you.
Although this poem seems roughly simple and "normal" it's quite different. Most of you might have assumed it was about a past relationship I was in with a significant other. I wanted it to be like that. It's titled "Dear Reader, Dear Writer" because it was originally only supposed to be shared with myself and myself only but I think everyone should understand my story behind it. The poem is actually about my depression. It's me talking to myself. Depression is something I've been struggling with for almost 4 years. It's always been me trying to get better but I just get pulled back in. Depression kept me from doing a lot of things I should have done and made me do things I shouldn't have done. Being that I live in my head most of the time, it will always be there; same as an ex boyfriend or girlfriend is for most people. Depression created a love-hate relationship with myself. I am now trying to find the real me so I can finally love myself. I'm working on becoming happy again and trying to get better. That's why I'm saying goodbye.