leaving should not be permanent
October 7, 2009

this is the third day that you're gone, and i don't think i would enjoy counting until you come back home, but the house is way quieter now. It was still quiet when you were here, but there was mass. i knew that you were home, and i would always see you. now, it's silent all the time. when i should hear you slickly move around the floorboards. i should see you when i get back from school, except for realizing a part of my family is gone. and, come to think of it, chia, mark and me haven't exactly provided you as much company.. as you deserved.
i miss you, please know that i do. i know you won't be here on my birthday, you won't be here for a month. find yourself, while you're out there, though, alright? i can't manage people 'leaving', dad.