the day started off with a smile.i was lost in feelings of familiarity mixed with the exciting unknown... it was like being enveloped in a dream that was a surreal reality... a playful remainder of the possibility of a situation free of drama.. free of worry... just smiles and giggles
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today was the day that Ali was scheduled to fly off to do his RBA Pilot Training.. the flight was at night, and the day was spent avoiding glancing at the clock, in hopes that time doesnt continue on if we dont see the hands of the clock move...
but as i half-listen to the breifing given by a Ministry Officer, whos name i didnt care to catch at the beginning of his speech, i realized that the feeling of sadness of a dear friend leaving was utterly unceremonious... in truth, i should feel happy and proud of dear Gaboo, because here is a dear friend, embarking on what was hopefully going to be one of his most enlightening journeys, a transition that was noteworthy enough to render an enthusiastic sending-off...so there i made the resolution to not cry at the airport, as Ali did not deserve tears, but deserved pats in the back...
admittedly there were tears in my eyes as i watched him hug everyone farewell, but my hug to you wasnt "Goodbye" Ali, but more of a "Take Care of Yourself and Dont You Dare Do Anything Without Me There"=)
watched him walk towards the boarding hall - times have changed,
watched him wave goodbye - we've all moved on
we shouted "YA MAN!" to him - intertwined memories will be forever missed
he turned and grinned - but the future, it looks bright and inviting.
later that night i had a dream, that Reza, Kel, Mash, Shairazi and I were having dinner and reminiscing about times we had with Ali.. and the phone rang, and it was Ali, saying that his flight was cancelled and he invited us all over to his house, for a spontaneous pizza party..
at his place,the old jokes were tossed around, new ones emerged and stored away for future referance, food were offered, stuffed toys were thrown about, football skills were showed off.. just another night of laughter and friends...
i dreamt that i fell asleep on Ali's couch, and i was tucked in with a warm blanket, and the familiar feeling of safety i always have whenever Ali was around came back, and that feeling stayed, to the point where i woke up to dirty sunshine, and it was morning and i was in my room..
but i woke up smiling... and the world doesnt know why i smile.....
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