Aftertaste

In the past few days
There's someone losing their father to a long standing ailment.
Someone losing their mom due to sudden turn of events.
One losing his mental health,
Another one has to do away from physical well-being.
One nursing the wounds given by others,
One caressing the self inflicted cuts.
One giving his life for someone he loves, another gifting death to his own.

The past few days
Have shown me the essence of life
It's variables, the myriad of emotions
Splash of adversities and blessings
Thrown at each one of us.

The lessons we learn living
Smooth rides, and hardships alike
Destruction making way for glorious remake
At times sweet goings, with bitter aftertaste.