Alvin & Paul.

Alvin & Paul proliferated my mind today.

One was the partner of a very close childhood friend. He underwent a heart operation and due to complications arising thereafter, he never woke up again.

The other was a neighbour, classmate and good friend. Surrounding his death were undisclosed details till this day.

Both passed away within days of each other.

You're dearly missed, Alvin.

Paul, I wish you were here to make me laugh like you did when times were tough.

In one way or another, I've lost cherished gems.

And this cycle looks set to persist.