Born: September 11 1938
Died: July 20 2023

It has been more than a year now, since you left. I know you were tired and in pain, and that you wanted to go with your friends. I wish I could have been there that day, to see your eyes for the last time, to hear your voice, to feel your hands and above all, to give you that hug..

I thought you were in good hands, safe and happy travelling towards the end of your journey.. I know now, how far from the truth I was.. You warned me and I simply failed to believe you.. You have always been good and honest to to me, and I should have paid more attention. You have always been so strong, and I didn’t think this time was going to be any different..

You always told me how afraid of water and the dark you were, and that’s why, I know the truth of what happen that night.. I cannot even begin to imagine what it must have been for you, having to face your biggest fears surrounded by demons.. I can hear you screaming in my dreams, but there is no one there to help, other than the demon watching his final act taking shape..

I’m sorry mum. I should have been there for you. It was my turn to protect you, as you have done all your life for me, and I failed you.. I got to live with that..

Perhaps this was your last lesson for me, I’m not sure. I just wish it wasn’t so painful..

A presto..