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.

  Stolen novel; please report.

  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.