Intersection 12

When shock and reunion meet...

Grief is the most difficult reason for people to gather. A day has passed since the heart aching news of our batch mate's passing, and everyone is still in shock of the sudden turn of events. A day has passed with eyes still hurting from tears and hearts burning from pain. There is an endless list of questions forever left unanswered. There is an endless list of what ifs and could haves. There is an endless list of good things to be said about such an amazing person. There is an endless of wonderful memories to be replayed for years - no longer having a chance of being reminisced the same way ever again. These lists seem to be giving us a sense of sanity, a sense of pushing us to see all the positive perspectives around this situation. These lists somehow give us direction on how to move about, on how to try to go forward... without the presence of an inspiring soul.

But stepping ahead of all the pain appears to be impossible.

My feelings can never compare to her family, her loved ones and closest friends. We have had conversations and a few laughs. We have shared insights and jokes. We have been involved in memorable experiences in college. And though these moments can never amount to the level of closeness she had with some people, these moments have remained in my heart like gold-framed photographs.

She remains to be one of the most talented people I have met. Her voice can cause people to be silent in awe. Her laugh was contagious and she was brave to speak her mind. She may ask questions or state comments in random moments, sometimes causing you to just laugh. She is smart too. With all the things she has shared, I feel heartbroken to have plenty of her potentials remain as a haze. Potentials that could have improved her character. Potentials that should have amazed the world. Potentials that could have helped people, like she always wanted. And the phrase could have irritates my eyes.

Not even one year after graduation and our batch comes together, for a reason we have never expected. For a reason we will never be able to completely be detached with. For a reason we will never entirely understand. For a reason we will always shed tears for. For a reason we will have a scar in our hearts.

May you rest in the best and well-deserved peace possible. Your existence will always be a beautiful imprint in our memories.

With a heart ache and until the next reunion,

Myra

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