If One Day I Disappear

By Anydinh

Darling, if one day I disappear, would you be sad?

Would you come looking for me?

I know the love I gave you was too cheap, so you took it for granted. You never had to try, yet still received it all. You always blamed me—said I was troublesome, said I meddled in your life.

Darling, I’m tired. I’m letting go. I’ll disappear from your life, returning to you the peace you always wanted.

From now on, no one will call to bother you. No one will nag you for staying up late or skipping meals.

You’ll finally be free to do whatever you like.

Without me, please don’t stay up too late.

Don’t skip meals just to play games.

And don’t drink too many cold drinks—your throat isn’t strong, you’ll get sick easily.

Without me by your side, please take good care of yourself.

I’m sorry I can only walk with you this far.

Wishing you peace and happiness—

From the one once loved you.