The bill
This post, the last one before my trip to Afghanistan, is about being old and alone, about loneliness.
I don’t believe human beings are made to be alone in the long run: whether a Neanderthal man or a polar explorer, if left alone, death would soon get you.
It’s like when you sit in a bar or restaurant alone: As soon as you’re done with your meal they want to kick you out to leave the table to more paying guests.. So they bring you the bill..
Very moving image.
one of your best.
I think that being alone at old age heightens one’s vulnerability towards death. Traditionally in Asia, children are expected to take care of their parents at old age. But, nowadays, there are increased instances (esp. in more developed Asian countries) where children are not as close to their parents in their old age.
Beautiful and poignant visual reminder of what we may all one day face.
ritratto spietato, umano. molto notevole
Ciao, This is great and reflects exactly what you have thought and written, we are all heading down that road (old age) l am glad l live in Italy where the family is still an institution meaning where by all members are made to feel loved and kept close.