Robin, robbed away to eternity.

The evening was dying down, the sun had set early and I was ambling out of my weeklong insomnia.  I never did know that the evening had come down on Robin Benny. I too have frolicked on the sands of Tannerbavi in my younger days of exuberance. In fact, it was our favourite hide out whenever we had our share of escapades. Long hours in the water did not tire us, on the contrary, it was pretty much anticipated. All those sweet memories associated with the pristine beach are now clogged with the sad demise of Robin.

The news did descend like a bolt from the blue. The genial Robin Benny is consumed by the waves. All I could do was to hope against hope. Nevertheless, the reality sunk in. Robin is gone, consumed by the greater love of God. It is going to be a long journey for all those who loved him, to accept the fact his gentle smile won’t be with us anymore. I really feel impoverished, whatever I try to write seem to fall short.  I remember his mother, who was very watchful of this wonderful son, who chose not to send him to school on the bicycle, fearing the killer trucks on the road. Robin in fact had resigned with graciousness to the decision of his mom. He did not resent nor did I hear a word of displeasure. He just did not have a character that could displease a single soul and anyone could attest to it. I remember vividly the days when he gave life to many characters on the stage and how he handled his days of being the school leader.

My thoughts go to the whole family, his grieving parents, his brother, who must be suffering trying to grapple with the turn of events. It is going to be a huge loss for all of us, a difficult period for all of his friends and teachers who loved him.  Dear Robin, we bid good bye with the staunch hope that you be carried gently by the angels to your eternal abode.  “Though I walk in the valley of darkness, I fear no evil, For you are my God.” The song is ended but the melody lingers on. Thanks a lot for all what you have been to us and let eternity reunite all of us.

I'm Free (Anon)

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. 

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.