Here's the sign you wanted

Hey there.

You look sad.

You look like you’re having a tough time.

Your eyes — they look dark. Dark with that particular shade of anguish we call being disappointed with ourselves.

There’s a light I’ve seen in your eyes before, many times. I don’t see it today. Today there’s a shadow, and that smile isn’t fooling me. The shadow of defeat is on you, hea…