Finally, met my teacher yesterday – who sent me his wishes on my birthday, every year without fail since last three decades. Though we live in the same city within just 3 kms of distance, we had not met all these years. But his wish always reached me and mine…
When I met him, we had nothing to say but had only tears of joy to share… Not sure why or how, some relationships are beyond explanation. It just requires keeping them alive as they are…. gentle and humble!
Reminded me of this love story:
“My friend isn’t back from the battlefield, sir. Request permission to go out and get him.”
“Permission refused,” said the officer. “I don’t want you to risk your life for a man who is probably dead.”
The soldier went, all the same, and, an hour later, came back mortally wounded, carrying the corpse of his friend.
The officer was furious. “I told you he was dead. Now I’ve lost both of you. Tell me, was it worth going out there to bring in a corpse?”
The dying man replied, “Oh, it was, sir. When I got to him he was still alive. And he said to me, “Jack, I was sure you’d come.”
You never know who is waiting for you! Make that call, right now!
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