All Souls’ Day has passed. My son Marcus also went just recently in Mexico when the famous El Dia de los Muertos [The Day of the Dead] was also being celebrated. Know more:
Remembering “death” has always been poignant for me. I have always looked forward to visiting the cemetery annually pre-pandemic to “update” parted loved ones and continuously seek their guidance. This would include my great grandparents, my grandparents and my grand aunt. This year, I also remember my godfather, Jone Wong, who I once thought lived permanently in The Manila Hotel, and who would always spend great conversation time with me when I visited Hong Kong.
This year, I was also directed to relationships that have passed. To commemorate them, here is an essay I wrote for our school paper, called The Judenites, back in 1991. The essay is titled,“Life has all its moods. Sometimes it gives you all the laughter and at other times, all the tears. In both cases, you need people to share those moments with. In short, the world is not your own, you need friends to share the tone.
“Not long ago, about two years back, I met a person who never failed to comfort and accompany me in whatever I pursue. He enabled me to overcome the pressures of everyday life. He was a normal person, not a genius or a super famous personality, just a person who followed the high tides and the low tides of time. But for me, he was as special as diamonds locked in one’s heart. He served as the bridge and inspiration to all my dreams and desires.
“But as time passed by, lessons are learned and experiences are gained. Though I want the friendship back, I know it can never be. I realized that good things never last. Maybe it was not our time. But I know now that when one leans too much, the post may not be as firm as you want it to be and may just break apart.
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