Melody

72 D. This is Grandpa’s home address in Melaka.

I used to go Melaka very often.

There was only 2 reasons that would make me drive alone from Tampin down to Melaka.

1. To spend time with Grandpa
2. To meet up with friends

I guess… There’s only one reason left.

72 D is now empty.

I miss the old man who sings in the lazy chair. He would go “Do Re Re Fa Mi Re ….” And so on.

At times , he would sing the hymns we taught him.

When he cannot remember the tune of the song , he would match the lyrics of the hymn to a melody he created.

And when he sang , it was always the same melody.

Now .

The lazy chair is empty.

The old man is no longer in his chair.

Dearest Grandpa.

I miss that melody you sing.