The day before yesterday, I learned that a neighbour we had known for nearly seven years had passed away. We were not in touch for the last many years. I did think about him a few times during these years and wanted, at least, to send a text message and inquire about his well being. It never happened.
Now the fact that I can never contact him has left an unexplained void in my mind. And also a tinge of lasting regret.
There are many people with whom I should be in touch but this does not happen. I keep thinking if this is the result of a traffic-infested, hectic city life with a terrible work-life balance, my own negligence, or the present impact of social media and instant messaging apps on our lives and societies.
I have lost those days and times when I used to meet people just to spend some time together with no business or vested interests..