I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She was scared to get close to people


    And she was the bane of the silence.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She found her worth in her intelligence.


    Her main goal was to prove someone wrong. Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She had very large dreams.


    She was much weaker than she seemed.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She always looked tough.


    She was scared that she wasn''t enough.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She was always running from her mind.


    Never letting anyone see her cry.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    I haven''t seen her in some time.


    Oftentimes I wonder how she''s been.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    Now I only ever see her at night.


    In mirrors, in puddles, and in reflecting light.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    But I pretend she never was.


    Yet still, she lurks when I cry.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    She craved long hugs.


    The love she was given was never enough.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.


    I think she''s happier now.


    Than she ever was.


    I knew a girl.


    Once.