Of sadness and happiness
The sun was shining,
It certainly was a beautiful day outside
And the sky was a crisp blue
There was the first sign of spring
And the gentle breeze carried a familiar smell
The place was extremely peaceful and beautiful
Most of the graves had the nameplates
Showing date of birth and death
And few graves that caught my attention
Were those of a Hockey player, a retired Judge
A musician, a timber merchant and
A retired head master,
Probably they might not have met during their lifetime
But they are neighbors now.
And who knows who else were buried before them
And who will be buried afterwards
Today they all are resting in peace
In the middle of the cemetery
Stands a towering monument
As I walked towards it
A thick orange carpet
Stifled the sound of my footsteps
And I wondered today I am on my foot
But when I will come here finally
I won’t be on my foot.