September 4th

September 4th

A new day breaks through the horizon Fear, excitement, sadness – they consume me One last car ride, breakfast, and hug That is until October of course As we approach the gates, I let a tear slip How am I supposed to do this without you? What if no one likes me? What if I cannot find classes? Where do I go if I need a break? Endless questions meet endless possibilities. Marching up the stairs, I find my groove Met with smiling faces and anxious excitement I think I am going to be okay. No, I hope. Arriving in my room, my worry fades more Everything is blank, my own canvas in Regis. Dad is still there with me, I am okay. Hours pass, too quickly may I add I do not want to say goodbye. There is nothing left for him to do That dreaded goodbye has ensued I do not make it out of the lobby As I know if I leave now, I won’t go back in The quickest and saddest goodbye. Yes, phones and FaceTime exist But nothing beats your safe hugs. Okay, goodbye for now. I turn around and walk up those stairs Hiding my tears behind an iron wall façade Later on, I meet my friends for dinner I notice I am not alone in my feelings We find comfort in each other’s sadness Breaking bread over tears in the Tully Those tears slowly turn into laughter My pain subsides, I still miss you dearly But I know now that I am going to be okay.