7:22 CITY TRAIN


To the guy on the 7:22 city train:

I've been seeing you on the train for a year now and for a year I have tried so hard to ignore you. But the more I ignore you, the more I get drawn into you. For a year, I tried to build up the courage to let you know how I feel. When I finally found that courage, you can't even accept the letter I have made for you since I couldn't be so bold to tell you personally how I felt. It took all my strength to give you that letter this morning but you said, "No" Phew!

Of course I was hurt - very badly but then again I found myself freed - I was finally free of my delusions that somehow there was something to good look forward to between you and me. Apparently, I was wrong. You've never seen me the way I see you. And I can't blame you for that. Maybe I'm just not really your type.

Anyway, I'm still thankful for what happened this morning and I apologise if I freaked you out. I finally found the courage to at least let you know how I felt for you. I'd rather do stupid things and regret it later than be filled with regrets for the things I did not do because I was too scared and weak to assert myself. Now I must find the courage and strength to move on and let go.

Thank you for letting me down and thank you for setting me free.

From the girl who always sits on the corner.

p.s. I just wish I knew what your name was - but at least I got to hear your voice for the first time in a year ... and maybe the last time, ever!

the love letter collection
submitted 5:31 AM EST
Friday, February 4, 2011