Dear _____ Poem by Jamie Loughlin

Dear _____,

Perhaps I should forgive, but my main
concern is how shallow our friendship truly is.

You don't even know who I am.
At least, it feels like the moment you
almost understand me, you
misunderstand me again.

Can you see past the facade?
Perhaps not. I can barely see past
it myself. But I had high hopes.

Even my family can't.

Forgive me. I can't comprehend
how you, right beside me,
could never see past my glass
self. I have a heart inside,
cold from lack of use. I wanted
to show it to you, but
I have my feelings to hide.

Forgive me, for I cannot
forgive myself.
I'm sorry.