Good Byes

People Leaving has become an overarching theme in my life.

Not in big, dramatic ways –

There tends to be very little sobbing involved;

More-so lingering goodbyes,

Sentimentality hanging in the Air

And dripping from my fingertips.

I can do nothing but smile in most cases.

Nothing was ever guaranteed as permanent –

Face-to-Face friendship was never a binding part of the Deal.

I entered these contracts fully aware of that fact, so there’s no point in lamenting it now.

“See you ’round” is no longer accurate, though,

So we throw in some extra hugs, and waves, and smiles

for good measure.

Maybe next time I’ll feel prepared.