legacy. this is a word i've thought about a lot in these past months. and as we're here, celebrating 15 years of one direction while also mourning the loss of liam, it's a word that brings me confort.
because what they've built is something that's standing the test of time, it's something immortal that lives through them and through us.
they've created songs that still speak to old and new fans, they've created a community that, even if imperfect, is there for each other. they've created bonds between them that are not easily broken.
even through all they've been through, even with all the scars that left on them, i don't think they've ever regretted going on that journey together. and making that journey with us at their backs, cheering them on.
and yeah, it's a bittersweet moment, and things are never gonna be the same again. but i find comfort in knowing that their legacy, that liam's legacy, will always be filled with the joy they felt on that stage, with the emotions they made us feel. that it and him will always live in our hearts and minds, and in those other 4 boys forever. all the lives they've touched with their words and their kindness will forever be stitched with their memories.
maybe not all of us are there yet, maybe not even the boys, but one day... one day that sadness will not be there alone. will not be as potent and leave us drained. one day there will be joy too, there will be comfort. and if you're there already, that's good too. let it all in, let it sit in your chest and bring a smile through the tears.
and whether or not louis, harry, niall and zayn will ever feel right being on a stage together without liam, we'll be here, always having their backs, always cheering them on and remembering liam with them. letting our voice sing loud and clear and we will mourn and rejoice together.
cause if you ever feel alone, don't.
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