#Mourning

A funeral is a social gathering disguised as a solemn farewell, where the living showcase their bloodlines and social status under the pretense of mourning. The black-clad procession, ostensibly a mark of respect, is in fact a stage for self-presentation. Eulogies masquerade as expressions of love while serving as impromptu performance art. In the end, no amount of effort or expense brings true solace, leaving behind only a hollow void.

Lamentation is a form of poem written in teardrops to honor what has been lost. It often serves as evidence of the mourner's self-indulgence, its depth measured not by the weight of sorrow but by the need for attention. The echoes of grief highlight the emptiness in the heart rather than fill it. Sometimes cloaked in religious solemnity, it is in fact merely a pretext to hide guilt and laziness. One cries it out loud seeking solace, only to be seduced into the eternal sleep of oblivion by its own refrain.

Mourning is the socially mandated ceremony cum personal PR stage when something dear is lost. It claims to wash away memories with tears, yet demands an obligatory SNS announcement to your extended family. Beneath your black attire and solemn demeanor lies a secret hope for someone’s consolation in this ironic festival of grief.