We had our down times and may have hated the world at a certain point in time but life is more than just petty grudges and unrequited loves. We may have realised that quite some time back but probably did not have the courage to admit it then — that we have forgiven ourselves and moved on with our own lives.
We give them our most genuine smile and bring out our right hands, offering to shake their hands. Sunlight shines on our faces.
“Thank you for the wonderful times. Thank you for loving me at one point in my life.”
The next sentence frees us from our shackles.
“You have my blessing.”
That instant, the peck of birds nesting on the trees takes off and soars up into the clear, blue sky.