For Tito 💖

I was devastated with the news that you are gone.

I immediately dialed your number and it rang.

I stopped after a few rings, afraid if it's true.

Then I texted you.. "Tito?"

Few minutes later, your number was calling me.

I said hello a few times but the voice sounds differently.

I started crying when I confirmed it's true

and even louder when they said the virus hit you.

I was speechless, I don't know what else to do.

I am heartbroken.

Why you?? 

With a heavy heart,

I ran towards my room crying.

I picture the last time you were here.

And remember how I promised to visit you

when I got the chance to travel in Cebu.

You were the second man besides Papa who I know would protect me.

Who never expressed it, but I always felt the love and concern you have for me.

So many childhood memories I will forever keep.
Happy stories I will miss.

Like the times, when you measure my height in the wall, checking if I a grew an inch or so.

The duty free days and bags of chocolates.

The danggit and otap pasalubong back home.

Your morning routine of reading the newspaper and answering crossword puzzles.

Your love for sport and how I got to watch basketball,

volleyball, boxing, billiards and tennis with you.

And because of you, I started knowing Serena, Venus, and Martina (in tennis).

Your love for watching and answering questions in a game show.

Your lotto afternoon habit and bringing food for dinner.

The after Sunday masses and the kakanin you would buy for breakfast.

And lastly, I will miss cooking for you.

That's you.

You always have something to share.

You are always generous and giving.

You stayed humble despite the title.

And even helped a lot of people reach for their dreams.
You are a Captain in his humble sail.

But what will I miss the most? 

The way you tell stories and jokes, and the times we laugh out loud.

The sarcasm in every story.

The sound in your voice I will forever carry.

I feel heartbroken because we lost you this way.

It's hard to let you go so easily..

I never got the chance to thank you for all the help you showered our family,

and the happiness you bring whenever you are home.

I never got the chance to treat you for something you would love to have.

I don't know until when the pain will be gone.

It might take a while..

But I will definitely miss you.

You will forever be the second father

in a reserve place in my heart. ♡

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Happy Sailing in heaven Tito!

I will miss you so much! 💔

06/05/2020