- RELATIONSHIP: Friend
- Country: Russia
- Posted On: August 7th , 2020
- Department: Astronomy
- Place of Work: Kazan Federal University
- State of Origin: Nasarawa
IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT
Tolu, I only knew you for 2 years, but my life was impacted greatly. You knew how to motivate me to study more when I had issues with school. You were there for me physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually. You were more than a friend to me and I will cherish the memories we had together.
With you gone, life won't be easy and won't go back to being normal again, but I will push my way through it.
I pray for comfort especially to your family. My deepest condolences.
You always supported my poetry, so here is a piece I wrote, dedicated to you.
IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT
Last night, I went to bed with smiles,
But I woke up drowning in my tears.
Although my dreams stretched for miles,
I was bombarded with my deepest fears.
I never imagined my life like this,
It was supposed to be pure bliss.
You left without saying goodbye,
And not to somewhere nearby.
All of a sudden, I'm surrounded by empty space,
With only shadows and glitches of your face.
I hear your voice in the whispers of the wind,
As loud as echoes in the darkness.
I saw your face in my yesterday,
I can hear your voice in my today,
I envision your plans in my future,
Even though your absence is torture.
I know I look fine, but I'm not okay.
My heart is bleeding beneath the smile.
Most nights, I cry myself to sleep,
Because the reality of your absence hits me.
In these very moments, I miss your warm hugs,
I miss the comfort of your warm embrace,
I miss the calming effect your voice has,
And I miss those moments we had together.
When I look around me, I'm enveloped in memories,
And like an ancient film, I'm mesmerized;
Seeing how much smiles and laughter we shared.
So, I will always cherish our memories together,
Smile when I think of you,
Cheer when I accomplish something we planned together,
And celebrate every step of the way.
You may be absent physically,
But I will always find you in my thought and memories.
So for now, continue to rest with the Lord,
Cheering me on my race till I come home.
Always remembered, never forgotten.
In this life and the next.