distance does not separate, disinterest does

Amma hadn't called in weeks. Distance across continents felt manageable until silence grew between them. Their WhatsApp group sat dormant, filled with shared Kannadasan verses she once loved reciting. One morning, her daughter rewatched their old videos together, laughing at Amma's dramatic Tamil film imitations. She sent them without explanation. The responses came immediately. Amma called, voice trembling. They talked for hours, weaving through memories, Tamil songs, family stories. Sometimes love requires someone to bridge the gap first. Distance merely tests our commitment to those we cherish.