Poems of a Broken Man

Letter you might not receive

Dear REDACTED,

I hope you've been doing well and that life hasn't been too overwhelming. As Halloween approaches, I imagine you're beginning to think about costume ideas, and I hope it brings a little fun during what might be a busy time.

There are so many different variations of this letter in my head, so here we go.

From the first time we met, something about you stopped me in my tracks. Your beauty, your ambition, and your wit have always been things I've admired deeply. You were, and still are, captivating in a way that's hard to explain. You were unlike anyone I had ever met.

From the moment you kissed me by surprise. I'm not sure if I ever admitted it to you, but my heart actually skipped a beat and I smiled the whole drive home like a fool. That moment lives in my memory so clearly.

I know it has been years since we last really spoke, and I haven't been great about staying in touch. But the truth is, you've never been far from my thoughts. Be it in conversations about 'the one that got away' with friends, or during times of reflection, I have never stopped holding you in my memory and wondering how things might've been if life had turned out differently. I sometimes wonder if you ever think of me too.

Recently, I know I have made things uncomfortable, which is disrespectful and completely my mistake as I got far too caught up in the moment. I'm really sorry for crossing lines and making you feel uneasy. It was never my intent to upset you or cause any uncomfortability, and I'm working on being more mindful and respectful. It's a mistake that won't happen again.

I completely understand if it takes time, but I really hope you can forgive me. I value our friendship, and I would not want to jeopardize that for anything.

I hope this letter can serve as a reflection of the utmost respect that I have for you as my friend, and I hope it comes across as such. You are someone whom I continue to admire and wish the best for.

I hope our paths cross again in the future, I'll be grateful for the chance. Until then, I hope all the best for you.

With love, yours,

REDACTED

P.S. If this letter doesn't sit right with you, I completely understand. Feel free to tuck it away in a drawer where unread stories go, let it fade and pretend it never happened.