Vishü Rita Krocha
Kenny Rogers sang it to the tunes of the lovers reviving once more the promise of a true love that lasts a lifetime. Its lyrics sink deep to every heart that loves well. Nothing really stops the affection of two souls that remain faithful and true. Despite the growing number of one’s failed relationships in many people’s lives, it’s nice to know that there are some, who, for once and for all, choose one beautiful soul and continues to love no matter what the highs and lows of life brings.
Sometimes I’ve noticed how old couples tenderly hold on to each other. They still care despite of their inability to actively go about doing lovely things for one another. It’s so easy to leave the glimpse of it right there and walk by, but looking at their lives, it’s difficult not to wonder how many years they have come along together. And given the enormous number of days they have shared under one roof, they must have really loved to still be at each other’s side in old age. People get sweeter as they become old and grey. Sometimes I dread getting older but it must be wonderful to have lived so many years and to have learnt of the magical cycle of life.
I remember my grandpa when he lost his dear one. Although it was obvious, one cruel illness was slowly taking my grandma away, it’s difficult to comprehend why we have actually lost her. It was my grandpa who hurt the most because I believe they were true soulmates. Even after days she left, he came out to sit beside her graveyard silently thinking, lost and lonely. I feel awfully sad to think of it. I’m sure grandpa misses her more than anyone could guess. Why, they had been married for as long as I know, for more than 50 glorious years. It must be really difficult to imagine life without her presence but I also have the feeling that he is getting used to it and it’s so wonderful he’s alive and well at 82.
Well, talking about love surpassing everything and reaching to the far end of old age, it’s a benefit for us even otherwise. When you give a greater thought about it, old age is altogether a very amazing thing. But we may never know how it feels like till we ourselves get there. Yet, I’m sure the experience will be worth the living. Somebody said it’s very interesting and uplifting to be among the old, that they are much wiser than we think they are and nothing quite compares their company. Though I myself have never really considered its importance when I’m younger, I think having them around is one of the greatest joys in life. My mom always used to say “Cherish your grandparents when they are around. Keep them as happy as possible because you never know when they will silently pass to a new world.” I know this one is really golden because it’s a priceless blessing to have them visit us or stay over whenever they can.
We may at times want to giggle a little at their silly queries or even get a bit irritated because they get more difficult as they age. You know their visions don’t get better. Sometimes they can’t hear all that well. They become slow and inconsistent but the joy of having them remains constant. Value them because ‘for our today they gave away their yesterday.’ Nothing actually would replace them when they are gone.
