To whom it may concern

Closest friend,

I'm twenty-six now. Sometimes I ask myself" where has time gone?" Then again, what's the point in that. I realized today that you've been with me this whole time; influencing me, changing me, shaping who I am today.

I used to be scared of you. Terrified even, I would lose sleep because of the thought of someone or something like you. Ever since I was little you were there. You spent more time around me than probably most others. I'm starting to realize that, even though I didn't quite see it or understand back then.

I read about you in the news, more so nowadays than I used to. I guess you were more of a local thing back when I was younger. At least that's how it seemed. I ran from you for a long time, I guess that's when I noticed you on the television and in the newspapers.

For so long we were close, yet I never wanted to be near you. Always alone but I always had you close at hand. There were times we were so close that I swear I could see into your eyes, but those times you walked away and I'm not sure why.

I've learned to stop running. I've learned that the more I try to get away the closer I get to you. So I'll sit here with you until you decide enough is enough. I'm not scared of you anymore. I can't control any of this, but regardless you better enjoy my company. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, I have work to do. So buckle up and get ready for the rest of the ride Death. I know you'll keep following me until the end, but until then... I'm afraid you'll have to follow in my footsteps.

-Much Love,
Robert Michael Miller Jr.