Sunset

He studied the coins in his palms carefully, jingled them weakly and looked up. It was then our eyes met. He had that look I have so often seen in my journeys; the look of an honest laborer silently resigned to his fate. Promised dimes but given pennies.

Having nowhere else to go, he put his head down and walked away from the mansion filled with golden treasures. With only the sunset to look towards - the consolation that he could at least hide his hunger in the shadows of the night.

Hello Grandpa

Hello Grandpa. Grandpa, today I realized that since you have been gone, I have been happy and sad at the same time. Happy to be alive, but sad that you are no longer here with us. I often wonder how you are doing on the other side, wondering if you can see us as we cannot see you. Wondering if you too wish you could be with us as we do. I hold you dear and close to my heart every day. Come visit me in my dreams, as it has been said in dreams our souls shall meet. I love you Grandpa.

Memories of Grandpa

I remember visiting Grandpa and when I left, I said, “Grandpa, see you soon.” And he said “OK” with a huge smile.

And that was it.

Eyes

It’s been 24 hours and it feels like a long time since he’s spoken to his family. He looked up at the ceiling; the round lights were like eyes looking into his eyes. He found that thought amusing. He turned his gaze instead towards the window, and sure enough the eyes were reflected on the window, looking sideways at him. It was quite comforting really, these big, round harmless eyes.