Once Upon My Life.

Staring out at the rainy sky makes me think of a memory of a boy that haunts me, and promised to never leave. Songs from his childhood, playing in the background of my mind now, are ever worse to me as the days go by that I miss him, wondering why he had to leave, and where he even went, and why. Because of this, I get up, walk away, and stop by my hallway, to stare into the mirror. All I can see in the reflection is him, his beautiful face, and lovely smile, like he approved of me. And then, I remembered how it all changed, and ask myself in the mirror, 

"Why did you leave me? I needed you!"

All I get in return is his happy grin, and a small noise in the background of my mind, as he left the reflection, shifting back to my tired face. 

"He had to leave. Childhood never lasts."

I miss you, younger self. How did I lose you?