Erstwhile

Who was once most cherished in my heart
I see you face each day, even though you struggle, still
You persevere

What drives you forward
I watch you find motivation, in yourself, in others, as always
You inspire

Where did our paths diverge
I wish you had circled back sooner to your place in the spiral, yet I know
You try

When will you find your purpose
I know you hold it within you, even more so at the times when you think
You fail

Why did you deny me
I love you, your faith, in life, in yourself, and most of all, to feel
You rise

(Prompt: Write a letter to yourself from the perspective of someone who is no longer in your life.)