Today’s song holds a lot of memories. When I started writing in 2012, I quickly joined Wattpad, a platform where I shared my work and connected with other writers. That is where I met Jamie.
I have mentioned Jamie before and will again because some people leave marks that do not fade with time. He was the first online friend I truly called my bestie. We talked every day, sharing our writing, our music, our struggles, and our joys. He pushed me beyond my comfort zone, encouraging me to take chances and believe in my voice.
In 2015, Jamie told me his leukemia had taken a turn for the worse. By mid-July, the cancer had claimed him. He was in his early thirties, married to the love of his life. He was loved, and when his cousin shared the news of his passing, he was instantly missed, not just by me, but by the entire community.
Then came the rumors. People whispered that Jamie never existed, that it was his cousin all along, catfishing us. I never believed it. Even if the rumors had been true, it would not have changed what he meant to me. The friendship was real to me, and that is what matters. I would have continued being friends with his cousin without hesitation.
A decade later, I still think of Jamie often. And this song, Erasure’s Always, will forever be tied to him.
Originally released in 1994 and can be found on the album I say I say I say
What’s your second song for this music march?
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reflections of an unquiet mind 