The Life and Times of S

Its 5.30 am in the morning. I can hear the birds chirping outside. And see the sun rise, slowly but surely, from behind the neighbour's house from my bedroom window. Maybe its the jetlag. Maybe its the many, many thoughts in my head. Again. I've tried but I can't fall asleep. So here is a thought that I thought I would share until I do.

So my very good friend, S., just told me about someone he knew that passed away today. No one I knew.

I gave S. my best wishes to pass on to the deceased's family.

It got me thinking.
Surprise there.

When someone you care about dies, do words or good wishes, anyone's words or good wishes, truly help?

I don't think words ever help with anything but they certainly don't at a time for bereavement. Coz when someone we care about dies, all one needs is someone. One who can comfort us. Not by there words. But just by being there. To hold or to be held.

Heaven forbid, but if someone you care about dies, who would that one person be for you?

posted by S @ 5:59 PM