THE YOUNG AND THE NOT TOO YOUNG

This is the story of two men. One is very young. In fact, he is only in his mid 20's. The other was in the late '50s. I am not sure of how things happened but all I knew is that they have departed from this life. The curtain is closed. The act is out. The drama has ended.

Two things are to be considered according to the priest on his homily: memories and the mystery of Christ. To the young man, God has a special reason why his life was short-lived. What was left was his memories; how he played well his role in his favorite stage. Then the mystery that he is home with the Father. That his worries and concerns are totally expunged and no longer pestered him. He is now cuddled safely on the loving arms of a merciful Father. He is home at last.

The older one has done his role best. His charisma lingered; his music is sung. There is a vacuum on his parting and this is apparently noticed through his loving family and sincere friends. Such is the vagary of life!

And the play on the stage of life continues...