Repost from my old journal for Sarah, because she asked.
You are all familiar with bits of her. You each hold a piece within.
She is the girl who cut herself to feel real, and winces still when anyone touches her wrist.
The girl who loves the thought of life, but is scared to truly live.
The girl who laughs a little too loudly at the jokes she doesn't get.
The girl who acts on impulse and has no room for regret.
The girl who needs someone to love her, because she cannot love herself.
The girl who drags you outside to dance with her every time it rains.
The girl who sucks at math, but loves English.
The girl who gained weight to see if you would still love her.
The girl who wasn't surprised when you didn't.
The girl who wishes desperately that she could be five again.
The girl who fears the words she knows are at the tip of your tongue.
The girl who hates popping bones, but loves popping bubble wrap.
The girl who is afraid to tell you how she really feels, but knows she can't keep it hidden much longer.
The girl who sometimes pretends not to see you, because she prefers to be alone.
The girl who loves the sound of laughter.
The girl who builds walls to prevent getting hurt.
The girl who would do anything to make you smile, and lives for the happiness of those around her.
The girl who often just gets in the car to see how far she can go, who runs away thinking if she goes far enough, her problems might not catch up.
The girl who laughs to hide the pain, who laughs to fill the space.
The girl who hasn't got it figured out just yet, and wonders if she ever will.
The girl who obsesses over tiny things, and ignores the important ones.
The girl who sits in the back of your class and never says a word, who spent her lunches hiding away in the art room.
The girl who doesn't speak, because she doesn't know what to say.
The girl who laughs in sad movies.
The girl who is in love with the night, because she's adapted to the darkness.
The girl who can never make up her mind, and is always five minutes late.
The girl who laughs nonstop when her best friend says things like, "diggity dank" or "banana split homies."
The girl who would do anything to prevent you from getting hurt.
The girl who always has a book in front of her face.
The girl who tries to distance herself from people who are less than genuine, and embraces honesty.
The girl who always seems to shock people when she says, "fuck," because she 'seems like such an innocent' girl.
The girl who secretly watches you from afar, too afraid to go close.
The girl who you call your best friend, but you barely even know.
The girl who would rather die than let you see her cry.
The girl who is incredibly stubborn, and rarely admits defeat.
The girl who still plays in the snow, and finds comfort in the rain.
The girl who puts everything on hold to help you in any way she can.
The girl who can be really selfish with her feelings.
The girl who refuses to see you as anything but perfect.
The girl who looks for the beauty in everything.
The girl who dreams of a life much different from this one.
The girl with stars in her eyes, and tears on her cheeks.
Do you know that girl?