Out of Sight
I'm excited. It's hard to focus on anything so I am jittery; afraid of leaving anything behind.
I'm happy and excited and worried all at the same time.
Mostly I am ready for this.
But somewhere far back in the depths of my mind I am afraid. Afraid of leaving and not returning. I'm afraid of leaving everyone behind and of coming back to a changed home, one I do not recognize.
I am afraid that if I am out of reach for too long, people will stop reaching for me all together.
Out of mind, out of sight.
Don't forget me.
I will come back to you. As always. I will come back. If only you'd give me the time.
I'm happy and excited and worried all at the same time.
Mostly I am ready for this.
But somewhere far back in the depths of my mind I am afraid. Afraid of leaving and not returning. I'm afraid of leaving everyone behind and of coming back to a changed home, one I do not recognize.
I am afraid that if I am out of reach for too long, people will stop reaching for me all together.
Out of mind, out of sight.
Don't forget me.
I will come back to you. As always. I will come back. If only you'd give me the time.