A Girl I Used To Know

I used to know this girl
So confident and free
Would speak her mind
Not afraid to disagree

Didn't back down
Would put up a fight
Had a light in her eye
And did what was right

With a heart so big
She was loving and carefree
The rock, the savior
Always there when in need

A laugh that was true
So full of life so happy
Comfortable with herself
No one knew her quite like me.

I used to know this girl
With love that was pure
So innocent and naive
She always knew the cure

With a touch so gentle
You always felt safe
You never had to wonder
If you belonged in this place

Was always patient
If you needed an ear
Was always there
To wipe away your tears

I used to know this girl
So confident and free
Her past she kept secrets
From everyone but me

She had traveled the road
Through hell and pain
Fought her way through
And was able to maintain

She promised herself
She would never return
To be trapped in her thoughts
And left there to burn

People have noticed
That she isn't around
They say they miss her
Where can she be found?

They are so honest
Say they are concerned
They think I can find her
They want her to return

I really miss this girl
That everyone knew
I wish I could find her
Don't know what to do

So please don't stop looking
For this girl so admired
She is out there somewhere
Don't let her memories expire

Do you know this girl
Who was strong and wise
Is she gone forever?
Or just in a disguise?

I am dying without her,
My strength is fading fast
I am desperately searching
Darkness creeping from the past

Starting to question
Did she even exist? Can it be?
Maybe she was just a dream...
A child's "make-believe"

Maybe she is gone forever
Helplessly I wonder
Never to be found
Six feet under

I may seem desperate,
Maybe a little crazy
But I need this girl
This girl is me...