A Lot Like You
A FarewellDear Jonghyun,
My dear sweet lark,
We never met, but I honestly miss you, love you, and care about you. I’m filled with deep regret that this letter will never reach you. You are so strong and kind; you lived these past ten years in possible pain and struggle, but you still smiled. You lived for us and there are no words for the generosity you have gifted the world. So I and so many will cry for you, to show the world how you suffered and couldn’t cry. Thank you for your courage, kindness, and wonderful music. You’ve touched my heart, along with many others. You know, my favorite song was Lonely. It was beautiful and melodic, a lot like you. Thank you, brother.
Witnessing the precession for your memorial, It has become a reality that you are gone forever and I am ashamed I could not be there as I live so many miles away. I also now know that you suffered and struggled to love yourself. I understand, brother, I really do. I could and would never judge you for the choice you made. You deserved peace and happiness, to relax without any more worries. I hope in your last moments you knew that the world loved you, that while we’ll miss you, we’ll celebrate your life and legacy. I also hope you could somehow know that I’m proud of you for in the end doing something for yourself because after all, you deserved the best. You’ve worked hard, so incredibly hard. Jonghyun, I really miss you. Good night and sleep tight, my hard working nightingale.