If. . .

If you really knew her, you'd know she hasn't cut herself in over a year.
If you really knew her, you'd know she fears fame and fortune.
If you really knew her, you'd know that she never loved you.
If you really knew her, you'd know the addictions are too strong and that you can't break her from them.
If you really knew her, you'd stop calling her your best friend.
If you really knew her, you'd give her back what she gave to you.
If you really knew her, you'd let her enjoy the silence.
If you really knew her, you'd know that she prays for you more than herself.
If you really knew her, you'd know her pain.
If you really knew her, you'd keep her secrets.
If you really knew her, you'd know that's her favorite dance.
If you really knew her, you'd know she has the same dreams as you.
If you really knew her, you'd know she sees her gift as a curse.
If you really knew her, you'd know that she sees the world in you.
If you really knew her, you'd know that she doesn't have to wear make-up to be beautiful.
If you really knew her, you'd know that she's been judged because of the color of her skin.
If you really knew her, you'd find a way to reach her when she's numb.
If you really knew her, you'd never buy her another gift for her birthday. Instead you'd give her more of you.
If you really knew her, you'd walk away before it gets too serious--because you know it will.
If you really knew her, you'd remember that she's the only person who ever took you seriously.
If you really knew her, you'd stop her when she starts to run away.
If you really knew her, you'd ask her hard questions.
If you really knew her, you'd know she regrets the words she spoke to you that dark December night.
If you really knew her, you'd see how she hurts when you talk about dark skies.

If you really knew her, you'd realize that you don't really know her at all.