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Posted by: Elspeth 04-Sep-2006, 10:03 AM |
For all of you who have sent someone off to college this fall... Tears As We Say Goodbye The drive was lively Punctuated by poignant silence The drive leaving childhood behind Boxes, bags and suitcases Pack the car to the roof Cherished stuffed friend not forgotten Sturdy institutional furniture Draped in bright clothes Roommate met, bed claimed, new home begins Room full to the rafters Family car empty Throats begin to tighten She turns to you Eyes momentarily full of fear You smile and pull her close She clings, then separates You let her go And wipe your eyes Eighteen years leading to this day Leaving your baby behind Silent ride home |