January 29, 2004

Ending

dear x:

it seems i have to struggle with a problem for awhile before the simplest of things begin to occur to me, but i think this letter should be pretty easy to understand.

those that truly relish life and are able to embrace all that it brings, i totally admire and envy you. i've tried everything within my power to appreciate it and i do, believe me i do, but it just isn't enough anymore. i don't have the passion anymore and it simply isn't fair to fool you, any of you, or myself.

i'm unable to get past the frustration, guilt, and the pain i have caused to those i care for and those i love. every day i am reminded of these things by smiling faces, sharp words, and the void that nobody but me seems to see. it all makes me feel too fucking sad. yes, i'm the sad little sensitive, unappreciative selfish bastard. you have it good, why can't you just enjoy what you have? i don't know!

perhaps it's the children -- they are so full of hope, love and joy thinking nobody will do them any harm. it reminds me of what i used to be and the thought of them becoming the miserable, self-destructive person that i've become terrifies me beyond words. may there still be hope of saving them.

peace, love, empathy.

ac

Posted by ac at January 29, 2004 12:39 AM

Comments

Wow. I sure know how you feel.

Posted by: Mary at January 31, 2004 11:47 AM

I can totally understand that!

Posted by: Natalie at February 2, 2004 10:35 PM

we all can learn lessons from children. when something is painful or when they realize they've out grow it, they move on.

Posted by: Enigma at February 4, 2004 11:56 PM