They start their life together a few decades ago - young, clueless, stars-in-eyes! Life seemed a bed of roses until well “life” happened – they toiled to build a family together, to make ends meet facing the everyday challenges! But for them, this struggle – this journey was worth all the trouble simply because they had each other….
But today in the twilight of his life, despite the relaxed routine without the ensuing daily struggles and company of doting grandchildren, he was filled with a sense of incompleteness. The only thought constantly looping in his mind is “if only you were here”…
This piece is in response to Write-tribe 100 Words on Saturday of "If only you were here"
Today my mother lost one of her best friends to cancer, a few months ago she lost he fav BIL to heat-attack! Death is a sad reality that snatches away our loved at the most unexpected of the times. The pain of the one being left behind...
Here is hoping that we get the chance to drive to the sunset of our lives with our better halves for company - Amen!
Here is hoping that we get the chance to drive to the sunset of our lives with our better halves for company - Amen!
Amen to that!
ReplyDeleteLoss of your partner at an old age can leave you bereft and it can be very difficult to cope even by strong individuals. Sad but true! :(
So sorry abt your mother's friends!
Without end there sure aint no beginning
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ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to cope no matter when we lose a loved one.
ReplyDeleteDeath is indeed a sad reality we all need to face. I loved the conclusion of the post.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that thought, Meena. Companionship is so important in life. Its a very apt story you have weaved here to show the emotion
ReplyDeleteLoss of a partner in old age is very sad and this is the time when companionship is most needed. Strange are the ways of death.Very well written Meena.
ReplyDeleteSo true, the people who are with us throughout our lives, helping us build it, nurture it are probably not around when we finally have the time to enjoy the fruits of our hard work...
ReplyDeleteAmen to that! It is difficult to cope with the loss of your partner :( God bless your aunt's soul and provide strength to her family!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true and I often think on the few people I've lost. I can understand how you feel and God bless her soul.
ReplyDeleteIt's like losing the 'best half'....
ReplyDeleteNice post
Amen to that dear. Old Age is something that shouldn't be faced alone. It is a fear that most people face. Sad but true. :(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thought, very beautifully expressed!!! Hope your thought translates into a fruitful reality for all of us.
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