Remember when you were two?
You were so cute, in the world you had no clue.
Even with two missing teeth missing infront, your smile never faltered.
Every problem in the world around you, it never mattered.

Remember when you were three?
You had your hair in pigtails, you never wanted your hair to be set free.
You always danced like crazy,
You always smiled and looked as cute as a daisy.

Remember when you were six?
You were in first grade then.
You were the youngest every student had as a friend.
Your smile made them want to befriend you.
Because, little one, your smile is genuine and true.

Remember when you were seven?
You then realize that it always rained on you birthday.
But your heart never felt even the slightest of dismay.
Your smile, never gone.
Your smile, brighter than the sun.

Remember when you were twelve?
You started to feel the weight on your shoulder.
You felt as if you were getting smashed by a boulder.
Your smile fell.
And your soul did as well.

And it's my fault. I killed you.
I'm sorry, but I did what I had to do.

I murdered you.
I stabbed you with words and looks of anger.

I had to. I had to get rid of you.
I had to get rid of the smiles that were so true.
I had to get rid of your laughs, and positivity.
I had to do it, I had to face reality.

Dear young me,
Sorry.
I will forever be guilty,
For destroying someone with such beauty. For murdering a smile that's so lovely.