One again I was reminded that Goodbyes are not easy to say .
I could not hold my tears back as her voice moist with emotions touched my ears :
" If you are coming this side , let us meet ..... because .... naa jaaaney phir kab milna ho .... "
The thought of her going away was extremely saddening .
Not that we met everyday . Not that we talked everyday.
But ever since I have met her she has been close to my heart .
Strangely she has been a rejuvenating force in my life .
I have admired her for her breathtaking simplicity and her unadulterated sincerity .
An exemplary daughter , an absolutely devoted mother , an affectionate friend , a diligent professional , a marvellous host .
But certainly these are only a few aspects of her immensely affable personality .
For some years now her life had centered so completely around her father that now after his passing away she seems to have lost a major part of herself......
She is brave . She is dignified .
She will overcome the pain , she will come to terms with the loss , but it will take some time ....and a good measure of effort .
I wish her all the happiness and contentment in life.
I don't make friends easily . But she is a great one .
I don't visit family and friends much . But used to visit her once in a while .....
She had invited me over very earnestly for lunch in February , but I could not go ....
Usually I don't let regrets overpower me , but this one now seems to prick me a lot.
" Keep in touch please " I said , emptiness suddenly engulfing me
"Oh! Sure .... My WhatsApp will be working " , she told me in a tearful voice
Thank God for WhatsApp and Facebook , but the homes that welcomed me inside their warmth with open arms seem to be closing doors....
Goodbyes , specially such abrupt and heart wrenching ones are hard to say .
I could not hold my tears back as her voice moist with emotions touched my ears :
" If you are coming this side , let us meet ..... because .... naa jaaaney phir kab milna ho .... "
The thought of her going away was extremely saddening .
Not that we met everyday . Not that we talked everyday.
But ever since I have met her she has been close to my heart .
Strangely she has been a rejuvenating force in my life .
I have admired her for her breathtaking simplicity and her unadulterated sincerity .
An exemplary daughter , an absolutely devoted mother , an affectionate friend , a diligent professional , a marvellous host .
But certainly these are only a few aspects of her immensely affable personality .
For some years now her life had centered so completely around her father that now after his passing away she seems to have lost a major part of herself......
She is brave . She is dignified .
She will overcome the pain , she will come to terms with the loss , but it will take some time ....and a good measure of effort .
I wish her all the happiness and contentment in life.
I don't make friends easily . But she is a great one .
I don't visit family and friends much . But used to visit her once in a while .....
She had invited me over very earnestly for lunch in February , but I could not go ....
Usually I don't let regrets overpower me , but this one now seems to prick me a lot.
" Keep in touch please " I said , emptiness suddenly engulfing me
"Oh! Sure .... My WhatsApp will be working " , she told me in a tearful voice
Thank God for WhatsApp and Facebook , but the homes that welcomed me inside their warmth with open arms seem to be closing doors....
Goodbyes , specially such abrupt and heart wrenching ones are hard to say .
