Dear God

Why do we wake up if we are to sleep?
Why do we live if we are to die?
Why do we meet if we are to say goodbye?
Semetimes I dont get it. Most of the times I dont like it. But I know, this all teaches us something. That time doesn't rewind. And that humans will never everlastingly win. When we understand that, we then realise that nothing is more impotant than enjoying our days and make the people around us happy. So when time may no longer exist, people will remember us. And they smile when they do so. As beautiful memories

-#88 love life, Diana Rikasari-

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