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SAFE & SOUND #prayforMH370

MH370, the name that heated up the globe at once; the name that affected the people's hearts and mindsets; the name that caused worries and downs in us; the name that smeared drastic darkness over the locals' lives.

  We witnessed the faithful, bitter tears that streamed down faces, the fingers that crossed hard and the prayers that were softly uttered. How all those people under the sun mourned and prayed for you. We never knew this would happen, or you wouldn't be gone for this long, with not even a last farewell bade.


  The families and friends have had considered the worst thoughts their sins could ever bring them, but still, expectations for a miracle couldn't get to be thinner. Even for the tiniest chance for their beloved ones' survival, they hoped against hope.

  Was it really fate that separated us apart, or was the tale told hiding something darker behind? Things we wouldn't know, as the authorities just needed time to fade them away. Our country glowed in the spotlight of the universe, while others showed their full sympathy and support, but still made us their epic joke.


  How would it be if you were still here, breathing and laughing with us? Would the great grieves and worries ever exist? The abysses of our hearts, filled with sympathy and love, were all shining with hopes that you'd been here with us all this while.

  When the darkness overtook your lights; when the shadows devoured your hopes, breathe, 'cuz we were all pretty sure that you'll be safe and sound no matter what happened. Promise us that, you would just close your eyes, and think nothing except the lullaby of love we hummed for you, till the end of time......


By,
Euan Thum.

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