It has been a long time since you left this wondrous shore. Yet the ocean breeze remains tinted with your everlasting scent. As I walk down the path of warm sand, my feet would delve deeper within, yearning to stay in this place I last saw your twinkling gaze that contends the brightest stars. The sound of the crashing waves doesn't frighten me anymore. Now, it is delightful music, singing a lullaby that reminds me of your gentle laughter. You said that it will keep me safe when it's time to surrender your anchor to the waters.

How puerile of me to think that ominous day would never come. For the prophecy held me witness as it came undone. It was fulfilled at the crack of dawn, when the sun slowly arose, reflecting the drunken sea. A sorrowful ending that took place on a hopeful morning. Contrary to what ancient wordsmiths depicted in timeless fiction for centuries on end. I am such a fool to believe that the sky is supposed to be dark gray and clouds are designed to be filled with heavy rain whenever tragedy befell upon us. The truth is, that moment is never chosen.

When you left this earth, the light was bursting with vibrant colors. There goes a child scorned with a marvelous view. For once, the world acknowledged my futile presence. As much as I appreciate the noble deed, I have come to realize that there was certainly no escape for me after all. For the beauty that was unveiled before my eyes was only an attempt to distract me from the upcoming catastrophe of your demise. On that evening, the moon challenged the sun in a duel that caused a riptide. Fate never goes weary of reminding me that I have lost you forever.