A Letter To Those I Have Lost | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

A Letter To Those I Have Lost

I Wish Y'all Could See Me Now

15
A Letter To Those I Have Lost
Ef Dreams

To my grandparents who have passed away, to friends that I've lost, and to old pets who are now gone: my life has changed in so many ways since the last time we talked face to face. Oh, if only y'all could see me now. If only you were here to see who I've become and the life I am living.

I'm doing good, I'm doing fine, but I still miss you every day. Life is different now. It seems almost heavier now that y'all are gone. You would think that I'd be used to this type of thing by now--death--because I've seen it so many times throughout my life. But it never gets easier.

I remember the last time I saw each of you. The place, the conversation, but that only makes it worse. They were all good times and good memories, but that's all they are now and that's all they will ever be.

The worst thing about memories is what they represent: the past. They remind us of things, people and times that we may never have again. Places we have been and laughs that were shared. And while some of those memories and laughs can be relived, some can not. Some just sit and rot in your brain because there is nothing they can do. They develop a scent like an onion that makes you cry every time they surface.

There is, however, a good thing about our memories too. Before the sad comes, and before the tears form and fall, there is a part that I absolutely love. The joy. The joy of playing with you in the backyard. The joy of playing hide and go seek with you in the house. The joy of you getting to watch me graduate from high school. But the best one of all is the joy of knowing you. The joy of getting to say that you were a part of my life, even if only for a short period of time.

While the joy does help when remembering the past, the future however still brings struggle. The struggle of knowing that you will miss out on so many major events yet to come in my life. Events such as my college graduation, my wedding, the birth of my first child, and many more precious moments in between. There are so many things in life that I wish I could get the chance to share with you, but I know I never will. You all were such a huge part of my past, but I now have to move on to the future and to all the new people I will meet.

Before I sign off I would like to thank you. Thank you for all the fun times and for all the memories. I will cherish them forever and keep you all close always. I will share these memories with people I know so your memory lives on and will never die. We will meet again someday. I love you.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

3326
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

2005
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

201315
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21624
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments