Twinkle twinkle little star

I have, like probably everyone of you, a lot of people in my life. Some of them are very close friends, others are aquaintances, and then, there are these people I like to compare to stars. These people came into your life without you really noticing it, or by coincidence, and you might not see them or talk to them that often, but they are there in the background. Shining light into your darkness when you need it, even if you don't see it, like stars in the sky. You may not think about them everyday. Maybe you haven't seen them in a while. And when these people leave this world, other people from the outside migh believe that it won't affect you that much or that it won't really change your life. You might even think so youlself for a brief moment. Until it happens. Until you realize that there's something missing without them. Until you look up to your sky and see that it's a little less bright than it used to be because that star has died. And the hurt you're feeling is baffling because you were not prepared for it. You were not prepared to miss those stars that much or to feel the emptiness they left behind. It's funny how too often we realize just how much someone meant to us only when they're gone. I would almost add here "when it's too late", but it isn't. At least, I like to think that it isn't. How can it be too late to tell someone you are honoured to have shared a part of your life with them?

I am telling you right now G., but I'm almost sure you already knew it, even though I never actually said the words before. Somehow, I know the message will get to you. And I hope that tonight, you are one of those stars that are shining in the sky and that you are watching over us with that grin of yours that I liked so much. May you rest in peace.