I can’t live without you…
February 10, 2007
After months of waiting, there she was, beautiful, complete with fingers and toes… And ill.
But… Children are not supposed to be ill… Each child should outlive its parents! You mean she could… die?
The first reaction, was that so often heard between lovers: I can’t live without you…
If my child were to die, why would I go on? Why would I live? What would be the point? But all these questions apart: I just wouldn’t be able to do it… I would… die.
But I gave it some thought…
…. no….
… I know I will live…
As unromantic as it sounds, I can indeed live without you…
It will be hard, it will be sad, it will be painful, but… It can indeed be done…
For if I can’t live without you, what will your life be, dear? If you need to exist for my sake…
I need to let you free to live your life, without any guilt, without regret… And if I can’t do it now, I might never be able to let you go…
So, daughter, I love you. I wish you to stay alive throughout my life and until you get fulfilled with living and decide it’s time for a rest, long after I’m gone… but whenever you need to leave… so be it.
I don’t need you… but I love you and want you. Thank you for coming.
… http://www.columbia.edu/~gm84/gibran3.html … (Kahlil Gibran)
