My father died in India 2 years back during 2nd wave of Corona. I drove to Chennai and came back. There were only 3 people(not 4) to carry the body at burial ground. My mother died when i was 12 (34 years ago) and did not express grief. Most of relatives went away, leaving pampered boy father ( who i knew a little). Yes, in near times, I have felt a great sense of emptiness. This piece reminds me of my past feeling of " being alone at death, with little or no support" . I need to work on myself and should ask for help.