Farewell to a friend

This is dedicated to my friend FM....a kind and gentle soul who passed away recently. I didn't know him for too long....just a little over 2 years now but in that time I had come to know him as a caring, generous and kind hearted individual who never shrunk from helping out others. It's sad when people die young and leave behind so many unfulfilled dreams and aspirations. It's even sadder that the last months of their lives are spent in pain and misery.I will always remember the last time we met....completely coincidental and and unexpected....despite the severe weakened state you were in you did your very best to put on a smile and shake my hand the way you always did with vigour and energy.

I will miss you FM...every morning I pass by your room and remember the morning tea we had...being the first ones there so early. Thank you for being a friend...thank you for going out of your way that one time to get me that movie...one that will always remind me of you when I watch it. Rest in peace my friend....