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🌙 Moon
Shock
An inexplicable feeling
Confusion
Not understanding why something has happened
Gone
Forever gone
But never knowing why
Why he had to go
Why he had to leave
Why he felt like his life was worth less than his death
Pain and grief
There is grief that we will never be able to see him again
But there is a greater grief in knowing he had to go through such a pain
That he would believe for even a second that he might be happier if he weren’t even here
He had such a smile
He had such a kind soul
He was bright and happy
He touched the hearts of everyone around him
So much
That one would never have thought of the pain that hid behind those upturned eyes
Too much
That we were unable to see his hidden longing
No, we never realized how he must have been struggling
How he must have been suffering
Because behind that beautiful smile
How he must have been crying
Grief
Yes, there is grief that he is gone
But there is even more
Knowing that he left, believing that he meant nothing
Even when he was everything
A spirit broken
A soul lost
A glimpse of sunshine
And a piece of beauty
Gone
Gone forever
One less life that walks this Earth
One more star to see above
One less friend
One less brother
One less son
One who will never see his future
Here, he was a star
A star that ruled the stages
But now, he is a star
A star engraved in the sky
Yes, he is gone
But now
He is touching the heavens
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If you keep up with kpop, or maybe you don't and you still heard about it, you probably know about the sudden passing of Moobin from Astro that headlined the news earlier this year. From his fans, staff, and people all around him in the entertainment industry, he was known for his smile, he was known for his innocence, his joy, and his kindness toward everyone around him. I wrote this poem the morning I heard the news of his passing, in tears. At that time, most people had said that it was suicide. Hearing that, I didn't know what to feel, and I honestly just couldn't believe it. My emotions were just too high and my mind was too foggy for me to think straight. I was in shock. So I wrote. I tried to write as best as I could my feelings, thoughts, and regrets.
As of now, the official cause of his death is hidden from the public, so we don't know for certain whether it actually was suicide or not. But, despite that, he still died and he was so young - only 25 years old, not even 10 years older than me. I initially wrote this poem for him and with him in mind, but I feel like this isn't just something that applies to him only (especially since we don't even know if it actually was suicide or not). But I believe this could be a piece that anyone who has gone through losing someone can relate to, and not just from suicide but any loss. And it could be a piece that people who struggle with this want to leave this world can be reminded of their worth and to understand that they will be missed and there will always be someone who loves them and will be in pain when they leave. Love to all who read this <33