That Timely & Beautiful Dream...Da dream I had last night is unforgettable...I was walking down a winding path in a garden. I remember da surroundings looking kinda weird but da feeling was peaceful & serene... it was all green & misty around me. Although tired, I dunno why... but I walked on & on. Half expecting to see someone that I knew, but not sure who yet.I was so anxious... yes, ma heart was beating so hard. Still, I didn't know why.
Alast, I saw a thin lone white figure seating on a bench I was approaching about 4 metres away. I squinted, couldn't quite make out who or what it was. As I approached da figure, I smiled. It was indeed someone very familiar... someone who had existed once upon a time in ma very own life. I sat down next to him, ecstatic but trying to hide ma excitedness at da same time.Me: Abang, how are u? I miss u so much. We all do...
Him: (His handsome face smiled wistfully & gave me a small poke)... Can't u see? It's very peaceful up here. Obvious how my situation is, isn't it? And how are u dear?
Me: (Hesitating) I'm... fine. Yeah.
Him: I know what's bothering u. What's inside ur heart. U don't have to hide it from me (smiled again).
Me: (Surprised) How did u know... I mean. Like, how??
Him: Sorry dear, I'm not supposed to tell u secrets u're not supposed to know... it's not my story to tell. U'll know one day when u no longer belong to da mortal world.
Me: (Stared at him in awe) but...
Him: I know it's tough rite now, what u're going through. But believe me when I say, by next year things will improve for u, Insya-Allah (meaning: god-willing). Hold on in there my dear...
Me: Am I in a dream? If yes, why did u specially visit me of all da people u know?
Him: (Playfully) And how do u know that I don't visit other people too huh? Anyway, I did promise u I'd try right? (Laughed)
Me: (Ponders for a while, then grinned foolishly... hitting him lightly on his arm)
Him: (His brows showing a crease of concern) Just remember what I said, ok? Things are gonna improve for u. Be patient & u'll get there. Put ur mind to Allah & his greatness at all times...
Me: (Squeezing his hands gratefully) Abang, thank u. I really hope u're right.
Him: (Squeezed back gently, smiles, and faded into thin air)
Me: (Stares dreadfully with a tear rolling down ma cheek)...
That person was none other than ma late cousin, Norishyam Bin Mohamed Ali.I called his sister da next day to tell her about da dream & she told me that his death anniversary is just next month. Coincidence? U decide... and hearing that ma fate will change for da better, from someone who is an immortal... da feeling is undescribable.
I dunno what this means, but thank u for visiting & comforting me, Abang Ishyam. May u rest in peace. Al-fatihah...
In memory of Norishyam Bin Mohamed Ali
1972-1999
I guess da reason why I was so anxious to meet him in that dream is becos, two days before his death, he did tell me that he would 'visit' me if he could & ma subconscious mind, aware of what's happening, made me anxious to meet him in that dream...
I regret not getting to know him better when he was alive. But I'm glad I still DO have da chance after all... even in his afterlife :).
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