The 'Immortals'

Mortality is a rather funny thing isn't it? And I guess the old saying, "you never know what you have until you lose it" is rather true. It didn't strike me when I heard the news nor the day followed it but on the bus ride to work (odd but true) it suddenly dawned on me, I've really taken something for granted. 

A family friend recently passed away, and it was a sad occasion, yes, but it didn't terribly occur to me beyond it being a rather sad news. She hasn't been well but it was a shock (to everyone) at how quick and rather unexpected news her passing was. She was a family friend. Someone I'm not close with. I, personally, had no emotional connection to her nor her family (as unemotional and cruel that may sound).

But then I remembered the times that she would bring us food (she was an awesome cook) and share things that she had cooked. They were always very delicious and full of motherly care. I mean, I hardly talk to her nor know her as a person but these food were enough to remind me that I do know her, I know her quite well. And now, I'm going to miss her. 

It's rather sad to know that as you grow older the people that you think will live forever slowly disappears from your life. One by one. Some without warning. Some in great agony. Others, peacefully. 

The 'immortal' grown-ups, who tower over you and will be able to solve all the world's problems, these people that you always have to crane your neck up to see their faces shadowed by the glaring sun. These 'Immortals'. They never were. This is the sad reality that you will always bear with you as you slowly grow older, take things for granted and live selfishly.

The ones that you think will always have that perfect smile. The ones that you think will always have their dark lush hair swept by the wind. The ones that you think will never have a crease on their youthful faces nor a hunch on their backs. These 'Immortals'. 

In the end even if they don't live forever they are precious to me. They are the ones to be cherished and respected. The ones that didn't change the world but changed you. 

When my day comes, I hope to be one of them. The 'Immortals'.