He used to be outgoing and always had a smile to give. How is it that one day, he just took himself out of the life he had lived for so long and became tethered to his house? He didn't let time matter anymore as he began to shrink to nothing more than an old man with little purpose or meaning. He went through the motions, putting on a half-smile when he spoke to a loved one, always avoiding the questions that bothered them more than they did him. He chose to be alone to shut out the world that had disappointed him with the never-ending quest for power. Some would say there's a lot of good in the world, and he agreed with that, but in his day, you never had to go looking for it. He was a faithful man who prayed and asked forgiveness from a confusing God. He re-lived memories through photo albums and music, returning to carefree days he hoped would never end, but they did. All his questions will be answered one day, and the light will cut through the darkness. Until then, he's okay with his simple life and his memories no one can ever take away.
Mike 2024
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