someone I knew

It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew. ~Henry Rollins

I held on to you for so long.  For years.  You were my best friend, my person, a large part of my meaning and my belonging. 

The first few years, through the silence, it was still you.

But now I realize that you don't know me any longer.  I've become unrecognizable.  And I don't know you.  You are a blur, fond memory and attachment.  I love you, I am proud of you, and I still wish for you.

But now you are someone I knew.

And all I can do now is wish it was different. 

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Artlyn
This made me cry. There are a few people in my past that I thought of when I read this.
hydrogeek
These posts about this person always make me think of a particular person in my past. The good news is we are now in contact after several years of silence. It's sporadic at best, but at least something. Something besides "knew".
still
That is wonderful! I am so happy for you! A chance to reconnect, in my opinion, is always a good thing. People are important to each other for a reason. Some day I'm going to have to post my gummi bears and notebooks theory here for you- you'll find it amusing, I'm sure.
hydrogeek
I agree. I'm even glad I ended up having to spend a little time in the presence of my ex-husband recently. I haven't had a nightmare about him since then!

Gummi bears and notebooks....I'm intrigued....

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