Goodbyes

Goodbyes

Author: Anagha Bhavsar

I have never been good at goodbyes.

I never know what to say, what to feel –

sorrow, grief, anger, joy?

So much to say yet I get my tongue tied tight.

Do I hug them and smile, let tears run dry,

or do I just kiss them goodbye?

And what when it’s not really farewell?

Just a see you soon or until next time?

Does the grief of separation still hold as much value?

she said “shhh stupid, it’s just a little while.”

But it’s been a little too long now.

“She’s gone now.” They said,

But I’ll wait here.

I’ll wait here until we meet again.

And if we do, please don’t leave.

I have never been good at goodbyes.

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