To The Girl I Used To Be

Dear The Old Audrey,

Where did you go? What happened to you?                                 

What happened to your shining smile?

I miss you. I miss the days where anything seemed possible.

I miss the days where life wasn't always sad.

Every time I look in the mirror, I'm reminded of your absence.

I'm reminded that this New Audrey is soulless.

I'm reminded that this New Audrey is broken down and weak.

Please just come back! I can't take this much longer!

I can't take seeing my eyes bloodshot from crying constantly!

I can't take seeing my own pathetic reflection!

When you were here, I laughed from the pit of my stomach.

When you were here, there was hope in my eyes.

But you're gone forever, just like  daddy.

Did you run away with him?  Did you leave to find a new life?

Maybe you did. Maybe he did too.

But please, I'm begging you to return home, Audrey!

Because this sad, worn down figure, is not you!

So just come on, fill my soul with your light and happiness.

And once you do I promise I will never let you leave me again.

Sincerely,

The New Audrey