Absence Makes Heart Grow Fonder

Absence makes the heart grow fonder;

I know this out of the experience.

Yes, my grandfather always loved me,

But I didn't try the same in return.

I embraced his company only when he

Gave me chocolates because of selfishness.

I never realized his importance earlier,

But now an epiphany is striking slowly.

I am searching for him everywhere,

Near his favorite lake and park.

But suddenly I see a star spark.

And a face is shining in between,

The face of no one else, but of grandpa.

He is gleaming like a star up in the sky amidst beautiful constellations.

After seeing this, my eyes glisten with tears,

But it's too late for me to rectify my mistakes.

It's too late for me to understand him,

He was an angel and I was a devil.

The difference between both of us is that he always filled my life with magical things and I wasn't even there for him in tough times.

I won't be able to forgive myself,

But I believe that my kind-hearted grandfather will forgive me.

I wish I could speak to him,

And tell that he will always find himself at the bottom of my heart.