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You grew old, while I was busy growing up.

You grew old

while I was busy chasing a path—

one that I believed would make you proud.

You grew old

while I ran around, searching for answers

to questions that defined my life.

You grew old

while I dreamt of being successful and

Flying you across the world,

showing you all the beauty, you gave up for me.

You grew old.. 

and I forgot to notice, that you were growing old.

Why is time so cruel?

Now as I look back...my heart aches.. 

for the moments I missed,

for the days I didn’t stay,

for the love I didn’t say loud enough.

Being away from you...tears me apart.

And the fear of losing you while I\'m nowhere near, 

 clings to me in the quietest hours.

I know death is inevitable…

But could you please hold on

Until I\'m strong enough to let you go? 

Please. 

–Shradha.