i-Teen-Have you seen Jenny?

There is a girl named Jenny and she used to be my best friend. She was nice, and quiet, and shy, and she was a great listener. Jenny and I used to climb the trees in my backyard, and copy each other’s homework.

Then Jenny got some new friends. She started dressing differently and stopped telling me the places she was going. I didn’t ask any questions because I knew she liked her new friends.

She came to school with red, puffy eyes and secrets inside of her. No matter how many times I looked at her, I couldn’t find Jenny. I tried talking to her mom but she said she hadn’t seen her anywhere. I really miss trading lunches with my best friend and singing songs in her living room.

I wish I could have told her, or tried to convince her not to run away, at least let her know that I will always be here. To let her know she doesn’t need friends who don’t even care enough about themselves to care about her.

If by any chance you see Jenny, can you tell her there is somebody who cares about her, and is willing to talk? Will you tell Jenny that you want to see her make something of herself and assure her that the good life is only a decision away. But most importantly, tell her I miss the old Jenny.

Have you seen Jenny? In fact, are you Jenny?