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.