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Dear Tara,
I hope this finds you well. It’s been a very long time since we last had such an exchange. The world has changed in the twinkling of an eye. The conversations are different now and amidst the laughter lies the bitter sweet memories of CoVid-19. Tara, I never did imagine that I will be writing to you. Your existence was only limited to the figment of my imagination. I imagined you in all your radiance and beauty. A true African queen adorned with beautiful white teeth and eyes that sparkled like the reflection of light cast on the ocean of the Atlantic. My heart warmed whenever you engulf my thoughts. You and I existed on that far away Island that only the power of the mind can navigate to it’s mystical plains.
Tara my dearest, I have crossed many oceans in search of you. I have climbed many a mountains just to see beyond my horizon with hope, that my eyes can transport the yearning of my soul to that mystical island, where you and I, have had the most enchanting of encounters; albeit the moment of the mind.
Tara, my thoughts were yanked away by a sudden flash. I saw you from a distance and your eyes shone with fiery venom. You were heading towards me with a drawn-out dagger pointed towards me. I ran down the mountain path as fast as my wobbly feet were able to. You charged after me with your ivory coloured horse. I could feel blood gushing out of the blisters on my feet. Why Tara? Why me? Why did you have to listen to the noise of the dragon? Tara am innocent I cried but you would not listen. You told me the crowd was with you. You said you wanted my heart ripped out of my chest, so that dinner can be served.
I was awakened by the cold hands of my daughter. Daddy why are you screaming she said. I don’t know baby. I must have had a bad dream I said to her. Who is Tara daddy? I could feel the tears welled up in my eyes. No one my dear. Tara does not exist my love. Tara only resides in the comfort of my soul. Go have your shower baby girl, dinner will soon be served. As i watched her leave, I bowed my head in shame because I have just lied to my daughter. I lied because you know you are very much a part of me Tara. How could I have told my daughter that you judged me wronged? You wrote so many mean things about me. Things that I know nothing about. Things that I was innocent of. Tara my companion why did you have to turn your back against me? O Tara, just when I needed you most you walked away and joined the crowd. You and them against me. I had no one to defend me. I had no one to stand by me. Only my faithful friend truth stayed by me till the very end. Truth still has not left my side and today truth is smiling because she believed in me and was never put to shame.
Tara dearest, I have closed my eyes many a times wishing to be transported back to our little Island. But the visions have vanished. The memories are but a distant thought. The Island seem desolate now. Tara, Truth told me you met. She told me she made everything clear to you. She told me you were now sorry. She said you were going to cross the oceans and come live with me. Ah Tara, the pain has been unbearable. The scar is visible and deep. Tara, you were my greatest companion. You and I spent many a moments together all alone in that beautiful Island. Yes, within the figment of my imagination. Safe from worldly intruders.
Tara dearest, I know Truth is excited that you are on your way to meet me. I know this is what I have wished for most. But Tara dear, the boat has sailed. You may never find me Tara. I have been transported. Truth will guide you back to your ultimate destination. I forgive you Tara. I hold nothing against you. In due time I may forget the pain. I may remmeber no more that vicious look as you tried to rip open my chest to scoop my heart. No I will not remmeber that Tara. Instead, I will hope that one day soon, you and I will be transported back to our enchanting Island and where I will behold your radiance and feel that inner glow radiate towards my heart and engulf me in eternal bliss.
Tara dearest, I shall hold on to my dreams for only the lifeless man is he, who can no longer dream. Hold on to my friend Truth. She stayed by me and will stay by you. The rest will wither away and die, leaving you high and dry but Truth forevermore shall be, you companion and guide. So long Tara!
Kind Regards and Prayerful Wishes,
Melville.