i cried

i cried because i saw his smile.

i cried because i thought about him this morning only to realize that he would only be able to exist on my thoughts.

i cried because i saw a lot of people who love him are crying, too

i cried because i remember how he would listen to me intently.

i cried because he would remember me, though he had a lot of things to think about.

i cried because i didn't know the gravity of his previous heart problem.
    he got back into his assignment, as if nothing serious happened.

i cried because he would treat me as his own.

i cried because he would tell me and nikos would go far.

i cried because we enjoyed the same genre of music, we like the beatles and lots of the oldies.

i cried because he would genuinely laugh at my jokes.

i cried because he would challenge me, and encourage me that God will be with me.

i cried because he would help me cry and be honest with the Lord.

i cried because i would tell him secrets, and i never felt judged or condemned but restored.

i cried because he was passionate with his assignments, and be filled with joy.

i cried because he would let me know he was merely human, too.

i cried because he has given me so much time and valuable lessons, and he would no longer be there so i can share God's

blessings with him.

i cried because he was a man who lived a simple life, contented with what he had.

i cried because he would lead, and leave his flock with a diretion and a leader to continue leading them.

i cried because i wanted to buy him a shirt, and see his deep appreciation.

i cried because i had plans, and he was a part of it.

i cried because i saw his smile... and it might be a long time before i see it again.