I Hope We Can Change The Future

A Farewell

Jonghyun-ah, I can think and write your name, but when I try to say it aloud I feel like chocking. You didn't deserve to die so young, you had a bright future in front of you. I'm sorry I didn't know in how much pain you were, I'm sorry I didn't know you so I could be there for you, I'm sorry I'll never get the chance now to get to know you as a person. I wish I knew you, I wish I could turn back time and reach out to help you. 

You were so kind, funny, warm and bright, but you weren't meant for this world. I'm trying to keep my tears and stay strong, but this feels so hard. Your music was beautiful and heartfelt, it reached my deepest heart, your beautiful voice I'm sure was that of angels, sweet like honey and powerful, and will forever make me smile.

It's hard to accept you're gone, it'll take time to stop crying whenever I see you and hear your voice. I found you and Shinee three years ago and it feels like so little time now, I had no time to meet you and it's hurting me so much. I feel like I can't breathe and my chest and heart aches. Why did it have to end like this? Why couldn't I do anything? I feel so useless! I know you asked us not to hurt, but it's not easy to do.

I know you're gone and we can't change the past, but I hope we can change the future. I hope no one else ends up like you, because going through this pain once is one too many times.

I'm not really religious, but I want to believe there's an afterlife and that Heaven is real, because it means you are happy and unburdened at last and that one day I can see you again and greet you as a friend. I'll go to church and light a candle in your memory, pray that you are happy and smiling again and that everyone that has ever loved you can overcome this painful trial.

Today you were finally put to rest and I think a part of me died with you. I wish I could have been there by Shinee's side to comfort them, your brothers in all but blood. You never met me, but if I could wish for an older brother, I would wish for you to be my brother. I'll try to stop crying and let you go, overcome the pain and move on even if my heart is broken. I don't know when my time will come, but I hope you will wait for me on the other side at that time. I'll try to find out my dreams and make them reality, I promise to try and visit Seoul one day and stand before your memorial, kneel down and thank you for coming into this world even if you left so suddenly. I'll try to be the best person I can be so when I stand before I can say I am proud of the life I had. If God exists, I hope he lets me see you when my time comes.

Goodbye and farewell, sweet heart, beloved friend and person, my dearly beloved. Forever in my heart, forever in my mind and forever in our souls. You will be dearly missed, but I'll keep my head up and smile no matter what. Rest in peace, you did well and you worked so hard, you deserve to be happy. I will never forget and I will forever love you. 

Goodbye, my heart, my soul, my beloved Angel. I hope this somehow reaches you and all who loved you. I will do my best to support your brothers and friends in their pain, I promise.

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Redofthedawn
#1
I'm aware that it isn't December but I just thought of this post. December will never be easy for a lot of us. I'm more aware of my depression around that time. I just became an adult and the realization that a lot can change has finally hit me. I'm not sure how to feel. People within my family have died or are dying and it seems like the only thing I'm allowed to do is move on. I'm no longer given the luxury of grieving the way I had with Jonghyun. There are so many fond memories that I can go back to with Jjong but for them I only have memories. So much has happened these past few years and while I'm not completely okay I can say there's plenty of room where I've healed.

As year 6 approaches I want my fellow Shawols to know that healing is hardly a linear task. It's okay to not be ready but where you are there's always going to be SHINee.

And Dear Author thank you for keeping this space for all of us.
luv_kero
2434 streak #2
Thank you for keeping this space for us for so many years <3 This milestone hit me a lot harder than expected, but seeing this brought so much comfort. Miss you to the moon and back, Jonghyun <3
Viola_Ella #3
Chapter 818: When I saw in newfeed I just realised today is the day. He is a sweet,kind and precious soul. I miss him.
Evelyn_64
#4
It’s been five years today and just a few days ago I turned 27, the age Jonghyun-ah was when we had to say goodbye to him. I have long since had to “become an adult” and learn what growing up means; yet every year I come back to this little space, and read some of the messages that people wrote for him, and think back to the letter I wrote at 22 and never shared with anyone. I think back to a memory of me looking at the full moon and talking to him for hours, telling him I missed him terribly. We still miss you, friend. I still remember you fondly. I still remember me at 17 dancing to Replay in my room. I’ll always cherish those memories of our Spring.



Author, I hope you have been doing well. Thank you so much for keeping this space running for so long, it brings comfort to some more than you’ll ever know.
OdetteSwan
923 streak #5
I'm so glad you won the bid. I will start collecting karma points again.
Good work.
OdetteSwan
923 streak #6
Chapter 818: I just really paid attention to SHINee this August. Yet, when Jonghyun passed away four years ago, I felt sad that another beautiful and caring person chose to leave this place. In fact, I didn't want to listen to any SHINee songs then.
Now, watching SHINee's MVs, I feel like I have accepted what happened and hope that he is really happy now.
Redofthedawn
#7
Time keeps moving on and I wonder why I can't just go back and fix things to when it was so peaceful. So much has happened in the last four years and it feels as though there's only SHINee left to comfort me. Jonghyun for so long I've written my letters to you and I couldn't this year because I couldn't find the strength or will to when I was feeling down. I haven't cried this much since I was a baby. I promised last year that I would tread the new year with caution and that didn't work out so great. There's more I wanna say but I just wish you knew how much I love you. Thank you for being born and sharing your light with the world. Sincerely I love you. 𝑰 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 ❤️
lovelyfeisty
#8
It’s been 4 years now and so it’s hard to believe that you left us, but I still do remember you as SHINee’s Blingbling Angel and as the brightest star that shines in the sky.

I used to feel so lonely after knowing that you left us, that I was listening to Lonely everyday for about a year, but now I just remind myself that you’re still with us, as the bright shining star watching over us from the night sky. ❤️
I will always love you.
wonpokemon
#9
i was InMemoryOfJonghyun!
just thought i'll let you know so you don't add this username again~ =]
anyways, good luck with the add and for all those who come here and are thinking of Jjong and of others and themselves.
aseulmonsta
#10
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