Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain."
T.S. Elliot
Dear, alm. Chaerul Umam (Eglish Department 2011, Unpad)
On March 28, I wrote something about you here. Today, April 4, I'm gonna do it again.
I got shocked this morning. I received some messages telling me about you. They told me that you've come back "home". After sleeping for a long time, you're now sleeping forever. Are you that sleepy, Umam?
You haven't read all those tweets mentioning you. Let me tell you about this. They all wished that you wake up as soon as possible (they miss you so), play football together again, come back to campus, share laugh like yesterday, and many more but in fact, you were too tired and sleepy for those things. That was okay, boy.
Umam, was God missing you so bad that He called you as fast as this? I guess, yes. You're safe now. You're with your God. You're healthier than ever. Now, I know why you slept that long. God saved you for this Friday (April 4, 2014). He wanted you to come back home on Friday; a great day. There's no better day to say goodbye than Friday.
Our deep condolences go to you. May your family be in strength. Rest in peace, Chaerul Umam.
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