It's distressing when you have to say goodbye to a loved
one, especially when you the last time you saw them you were out having
afternoon tea. The only glimpse you caught of them after was through a screen
where they were bounded in a chair and distanced themselves so that their appearance wouldn't rattle you,
though the thought is kept in the background. They can't participate even
though they'd like to, but they enjoy hearing tales of your adventures as it’s
a welcome distraction from their lives. Suddenly you're told that they're not
there anymore. You're going to join their final trip from their home to the
crematorium. Because COVID restrictions are in place, attendance is limited so all
the neighbours come out their homes to bid the hearse farewell. We're one of
the lucky ones who are able to follow the convoy. There's a nice octagonal
garden with a reflection pool, but we can't hang for long and we've got nowhere
to go for a wake either.
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