No use in posturing after a life has passed by

I WAS recently invited to a yearly memorial ceremony for an elder, who lived alone and died alone.

In his last days, he was deprived of food and love, and sadly lived alone. He had children and grandchildren, who really never bothered.

While alive, this poor soul lived a lonely life. The memorial ceremonies were, however, done with pomp and celebration by the children and grandchildren.

All sorts of luxuries were offered to the deceased and officiating priest, and fed to the guests, while the deceased had longed for the very bare necessities of life.

I chose not to attend this celebration, as I would have been a hypocrite to eat and enjoy the very things that the elder was deprived of while living.

Our Indian community should rather celebrate our elders with love and attention, while they are alive and forget about grandstanding after deaths of our elders.

The truth will always prevail, while karma will catch up with all ill deeds committed.

J SMITH

Durban