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Friend (18) – Nature

Posted on September 23, 2012 Updated on September 29, 2012

An elderly couple emerged from the early morning mist. Age in their 80s, sported in their usual casual wear, look washed out with the waves on their face. Unlike their silvery white sideburns, their energy never slide. The old man held a clutch in one hand, sustained by the old lady’s feeble arm on the other. Both look so happy like the desirable cobalt blue sky.

This is my other Friend “Nature”. He bestowed comfortable, warm and simple affection. Though they are just a pair of strangers in my life journey, but their presence and silhouettes never ceased to be strangers in my mind.

Few years down the road, the sight is still in my mind so sharp and clear. No exaggerated manners needed for set off, no gorgeous embellishment required to look good.

The elderly couple emitted fragrance so natural and rustic. No pretentious smile, just healthy, serene and noble sentiments circulated with elegant simplicity!

With the presence overtaken by events, perhaps both are together in heaven, or perhaps they are still strolling in the early mornings. But the message my “Friend” had left behind, makes me realized the wisdom of another life, sparkling with crystal clear insight.

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11 thoughts on “Friend (18) – Nature”

Dilip said:
September 23, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Beautiful message in this post! Thanks.

Sydney Fong responded:
September 23, 2012 at 12:25 pm

Thank you !

Long Life Cats and Dogs said:
September 23, 2012 at 10:58 pm

Love the message and love the photo. To see an elderly couple, still clearly in love – that is true beauty – a love that lasts the tests of time!

heartflow2012 said:
September 25, 2012 at 1:18 pm

So beautiful, my friend! Much depth in your expression ~ thank you!

adventurousandrea said:
September 28, 2012 at 11:56 pm

This was so very sweet. THank you for sharing.

Sydney Fong responded:
September 29, 2012 at 12:12 am

I thanks you for thank you me 🙂

adventurousandrea said:
September 29, 2012 at 12:17 am

🙂

ledrakenoir said:
September 29, 2012 at 7:49 pm

Very interesting post… 🙂

Sydney Fong responded:
September 29, 2012 at 11:44 pm

Thank you, cheers !

gkm2011 said:
September 29, 2012 at 9:01 pm

I hope some day that is me and my partner. To be together and still enjoying life as friends after so long. Beautiful message.

Sydney Fong responded:
September 29, 2012 at 11:46 pm

you definitely will,and thanks for stopping by, cheers!

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Friend (18) – Nature

This is my other Friend “Nature”. He bestowed comfortable, warm and simple affection. Though they are just a pair of strangers in my life journey, but their presence and silhouettes never ceased to be strangers in my mind.

Few years down the road, the sight is still in my mind so sharp and clear. No exaggerated manners needed for set off, no gorgeous embellishment required to look good.

The elderly couple emitted fragrance so natural and rustic. No pretentious smile, just healthy, serene and noble sentiments circulated with elegant simplicity!

With the presence overtaken by events, perhaps both are together in heaven, or perhaps they are still strolling in the early mornings. But the message my “Friend” had left behind, makes me realized the wisdom of another life, sparkling with crystal clear insight.

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This is my other Friend “Nature”. He bestowed comfortable, warm and simple affection. Though they are just a pair of strangers in my life journey, but their presence and silhouettes never ceased to be strangers in my mind.

Few years down the road, the sight is still in my mind so sharp and clear. No exaggerated manners needed for set off, no gorgeous embellishment required to look good.

The elderly couple emitted fragrance so natural and rustic. No pretentious smile, just healthy, serene and noble sentiments circulated with elegant simplicity!

With the presence overtaken by events, perhaps both are together in heaven, or perhaps they are still strolling in the early mornings. But the message my “Friend” had left behind, makes me realized the wisdom of another life, sparkling with crystal clear insight.

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