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To A Man I Hardly Knew

All I can see is the girl who used to love you trying to let go

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To A Man I Hardly Knew
Peaceful Single Girl

Dear Sir,

A few years ago I met you during a visit paid to my friend. She introduced you as the guy she was seeing. I still remember thinking how you were so wrong for her and how blindness plagued her when she was so very wise in other situations. It was beyond me. What saved me from saying much was that our friendship was in the developmental stages. We met through mutual friends and shared a couple of classes together, but by no means were we close. So, I let the issue slide because it wasn't my problem.

Fast forward to a time when she became a good friend who I cared for. Still, I silently watched as she loved you and dealt with it all. It was tough seeing how sad she felt when you failed to share personal details about your life and she told you practically everything. Our own friendship was tested when she compromised her life. She would leave in the middle of the night to see you and forget about the homework due the next morning. As soon as the cellphone rang, her hand reached to grab it. The beautiful, young woman I knew was a shell.

Even without saying anything, it didn't take a genius to see the toll it took on her. My head hurts thinking about what went on in her mind. She came to a crossroad full of heartache struggling to make a serious decision: leave the relationship or go home back to her family. You two didn't make it as a couple and in a way I was glad because a weight lifted from her. In the little things, she seemed happier and laughed more at jokes. She moved back home and found steady employment. Everything was right as it should be.

I never imagined that being apart you could hurt her, but that's how life is. Your death was a sudden shock and discomfort to her. She found out that you passed away months ago, but the news came days ago. A random moment of curiosity led her to browse on Facebook where she found people expressing condolences and RIP dedicated to you.

In a way, I wish time stopped. I wish you had been given the chance to live a long life pursuing goals and dreams. I wish you and my friend could have survive a friendship and understanding. I wish you and I could have possibly been friends. There was so much I never knew about you. We could have talked and learned from each other. Now, all I can do is pray that Heaven receives your soul and your family will heal. Right now I just offer my support to the girl who used to love you praying that after a period of mourning she will continue living with the best memories of you. I hope you are up there wanting the same.

Sincerely,

Someone who hardly knew you

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