"The Books of Losing You," by Junot Diaz
Briefly

"Today is always here," said Sethe. "Tomorrow, never." This quote encapsulates the weight of living in the present, particularly in relation to community and shared experiences.
You asked me if I cried at the end. First I tried laughing and then seeing your expression... not believing me. This reflects the complexities of friendship and emotional connections.
We co-existed in peaceful detachment... our last run and someone was protesting something out on College Avenue and I didn't hear from you for six months. This signifies the impact of social movements and personal choices.
Through New Brunswick, in the days before its gentrification. You had the form, I was just along for the sweat. This represents the changing landscape of personal and community activism over time.
Read at The New Yorker
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