Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Absence

Makes the heart grow fonder.

Another loss.
Another stab to the heart.
Another blow to the mind.
Another life, in eternal peace.

This would be twice this year. Just before Chinese New Year, my great-grandmother from my father's side passed away. Only then did i truly realise how fragile life was.
Kris Allen sings it best "gotta live like we're dying".
Yet, now.
There is another to add to the list. She has become a statistic. Still, she will remain in our memories. This post is a tribute to her. Most of you out there will probably ever see her in the obituaries page now. I am lucky.

Every person i have seen.
Every person i have entertained.
Ever person i have helped.
Becomes a memory etched into my mind.

She is no exception. I may not have shed a tear, but my soul has already flooded my mind with tears. The first death shook me. Now, she will etch it into me. Until now i have not seen her body. I hope it is soon that i finally lay my eyes on her for the final time.

Rest in peace my dear great-grandmother.
Now, i have none left.

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