It's a matter of perspectives

Ah, I feel a rare bout of melancholy.

Sometimes, people should cherish what they currently have, and not wait till it's all too late. Friends, lovers, family, acquaintances.

It's a strange thing. You may claim that you will not be affected if someone you've met before, talked to, but have never been close to dies... like maybe a distant classmate or someone you've met online, or a friend you've made in a short camp but never kept in contact with. Inevitably, I believe that some part of you would recall the time you've talked to that person, and that part of you will feel a sense of loss.

I suppose that it's too much for someone to grieve for someone who never was close, unless the person was really sentimental. But, for me at least, I'm sure I would reminisce about the time spent together, no matter how short... and still feel a gaping hole somewhere within.

Think; that long forgotten memory that was shared only between you and the other person. Now, you're the only one left to tell the tale. Imagine, the next time you're reminded of something the person may have liked, or a common interest you've shared.. you turn around, take out your phone and stare at the person's contact... and replaced your phone into the back of your pocket. It is then that you'll feel it.... a mixed emotion of longing, regret, and hollowness.

It's a terrible feeling...... but you wouldn't be sad, because you know it's part of life. At the same time though, the emptiness just builds up. Every time someone leaves you, steps out of your life.. it's kind of painful. It isn't the sharp piercing pain you get when you get a deep cut, nor the vibrating dull throbbing of a bee's sting... this is a heartache, deep down... deep down... You could always get new friends, can always find someone much better, but the new one cannot ever replace the person who've stepped out of your life simply because everyone is different, and the memories would never repeated themselves, or be as beautiful as the ones framed in your mind.

So, people... I just want to remind everyone of this...

If you love someone, love them with your heart, and declare them with your actions.
If you've enjoyed someone's company, stare into their eyes and say your thanks.
If you have a crush on someone, find an opportunity and just tell them that.
If you have a friend, give them a friendly punch and say 'hey, I'm glad to know that you'll always be there for me'
If you've thought your family to be horrid, take a step back and think of your good old days when they took care of you.
If you stopped talking to someone because of a conflict that you had, find the time to apologize and solve things out.
If you had an unwanted confession, be honest (and cruel if necessary) and not let the other party have painful false hopes.

.... *sighs*