Say Goodnight, Not Goodbye

Have you ever taken some time to ponder about your life, about all the people you love surrounding you.. And how life is short, that one sudden day, they might not be around anymore..

I was watching the final 2-hour episode of Dawson's Creek (DC) last night, and it really touched my heart. For those who has never watched DC at all, it revolves around a group of teenagers who were closely bonded together, facing all the challenges in life as they grow up, be it family, friendships and even love. And this final episode focused on them, being grown up, living their separate lives, finally reunited, only to find out that one of them is dying...

Many a times, you meet new people along the way, create new friendships with them.. When you reach the fork of life, you depart, and you strive for your own goals and achievements.. And sometimes, if not most of the times, you neglect the people whom you have shared a part of your life with.. Whom you have gone through good and bad times together.. Whom you have grown up with.. Do you still keep in close contact with them? Or do you ever wonder where are they and what are they doing now? Have you ever given a thought that, one day, they might not live anymore?

Sometimes, you get too busy with your own lives, that you "don't" have the time, not even a minute, to call/e-mail/SMS your families and friends, assuming that they are fine and that you tell yourselves you will do that later when you're not too busy.. And you put it off.. And the loops goes on and on.. Till the point where you don't realize the person whom you've played Barbie Dolls or Transformers with, has married and have his/her own kids.. Or the friend who used to cry on your shoulders is now successful, respectable and a millionaire.. Or the person whom you've had a crush on back in schooldays is dying.. When you said your goodbyes before you departed with them, did you really mean Goodbye? Did it mean that you'll never see them again?

Life is short and precious.. You never know just what the future holds for you.. Take the time, even just 1 minute of your time, to say "Hi, how are you?". Let them know how much they mean (or have meant) to you and how they have touched your life and heart. Don't let it wait until it is too late for you to do anything after that.

To everyone out there, thank you for playing a part in my life, thank you for all the times we've spent together, be it good times or bad times. I'm sorry if I have ever offended or hurt you in any ways, I didn't mean to. All the memories we've had will always be treasured deep inside my heart and that I will never forget you...

Say goodnight, not goodbye
You will never leave my heart behind
Like a path of a star
I'll be anywhere you are

In this spark that lies beneath the coals
In this secret place inside your soul
Keep my light in your eyes
Say goodnight, not goodbye

Don't you fear when you dream
Waking up is never what it seems
Like a jewel buried deep
Like a promise meant to keep

You are everything you want to be
So just let your heart reach out to me
I'll be right by your side
Say goodnight, not goodbye

You are everything you want to be
So just let your heart reach out to me
Keep your light in my eyes
Say goodnight, not goodbye

Say goodnight, not goodbye...

~~ Beth Nielsen Chapman - Say Goodnight (heard at the end of the DC final episode) ~~