She Really Left Her Mark
So a few weeks ago, I saw a man on the train with the name "Bianca" tattooed on his neck. Who is this Bianca? Probably a significant other, considering the swirly font. How long have they been together? How much longer will they be? And if they ever breakup? What happens then? I have twice before in my life thought I'd be with a person forever... Needlesstosay, I was wrong both times. so while I love my current tremendously and want it to be eternal, I won't fool myself by claiming to know the future or, as he mentioned last night, jinx our relationship by putting his name on myself permanently.
But there are people I've known and loved who will be with me forever. And when I can no longer see them, no longer call them, no longer hug them, I can make them a part of me and fend off the loneliness of missing them.
My mom sent me a letter this week saying that Meme's part of my family wanted to have a reunion on July 31st this year. That the day after her death strikes them as a good day to convene made me cry. I literally just cried reading that small handwritten note, "just so you know". Thanks. Now I know.
But don't be surprised if I show up with a symbolic tattoo representing her -- the butterfly from her tags going into the wind.
But there are people I've known and loved who will be with me forever. And when I can no longer see them, no longer call them, no longer hug them, I can make them a part of me and fend off the loneliness of missing them.
My mom sent me a letter this week saying that Meme's part of my family wanted to have a reunion on July 31st this year. That the day after her death strikes them as a good day to convene made me cry. I literally just cried reading that small handwritten note, "just so you know". Thanks. Now I know.
But don't be surprised if I show up with a symbolic tattoo representing her -- the butterfly from her tags going into the wind.