"There will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears; when love will not break your heart"
-Mumford and Sons.
Stop. Listen. Look closely. Are you watching? Bang. Thump. It happens to the best of us. Don't look back. Don't look down. Don't look away. Don't look.
War. All war. And death, all around. Wake screaming. This isn't new.
I know. I know what it's like. I'm there too. So far, yet so close.
And no, it doesn't get easier. No, you will not sleep tonight.
No, it will not hurt less tomorrow.
Yes, you will get through this.
Yes, you will learn to cope. Move on. Get better. Better at what?
Yes. I will be there. One day. I will be back.
I need more time.
Thank you. Because you were there, even before you were a part of me. Before I needed you. When I needed you most. Thank you for looking for a friend- not a shield- by your side.
Just thank you.
I love him. I've always loved him.
Why?
Because he is essential. Even now.
Especially now.