A look behind my eyes

Dear 2009,
I just needed you to know how glad I am that you're leaving.  It never really worked for us, from the beginning you didn't treat me well at all.  And even for those few fleeting moments when you were kind, there was always the quick slap of your meaness following quickly behind.

I glad you're leaving.  2010 is coming and I have been promised it will be better than you.  I am hanging my hopes and dreams on 2010, much the same as I did to you this time last year.  You failed me, but my faith in 2010 is unwavering.

So goodbye 2009, you will soon be a memory that will simply fade into the distance.  Like a bad dream, you can't quite remember the details of...