To My Uncle

Dedicated to my dear uncle who passed away recently Grief permeates throughout the place and enters into the veins of my hand as I take out my pen and sit to ink my mournful thoughts into words in dedication to you, dear beloved uncle. The benevolent smile on your face every time you greeted us to your home, the kindness you showered upon us, and the generosity with which you treated us whenever we visited you at our native place I could never ever forget. Sweet fragrances from the blossoms of memories of such endearing moments you gifted us still linger in my heart. To think that you are no longer among us takes my mind for a moment to the dark seas of bereavement. Yet, I know, I have to accept the reality, for, life can be of unforeseen happenings. Tonight, when I would look up at the sky and see the several millions of stars am sure to notice one particular star that would shine as bright as your smile.