This essay, and title, is inspired by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s New York Times essay on grief. My thoughts are scattered but it's something I've been meaning to write for a while. I hope it makes sense.
You see, lots of things causes one to grieve but it seems death is the most interesting. Maybe because it is abrupt yet expected, like we know we're all going to die but we live as if we're staying forever. The audacity to say "see you tomorrow" gives me the cliffhanger kind of vibe! The peace that you have now, I hope you find it because it is somewhere there. So you redeployed?!?! Wow!!!!
you're absolutely right. sometimes, i wonder how peacefully sleep at night with the firm knowledge that tomorrow is not promised. and yes, i redeployed, since.😅
You see, lots of things causes one to grieve but it seems death is the most interesting. Maybe because it is abrupt yet expected, like we know we're all going to die but we live as if we're staying forever. The audacity to say "see you tomorrow" gives me the cliffhanger kind of vibe! The peace that you have now, I hope you find it because it is somewhere there. So you redeployed?!?! Wow!!!!
you're absolutely right. sometimes, i wonder how peacefully sleep at night with the firm knowledge that tomorrow is not promised. and yes, i redeployed, since.😅
Beautiful writing as always. I hope you do find space, if not comfort.
amen. thank you, ore mi.