Twas the night before closing
And all through the house
Every creature was stirring
Even the notorious mouse
Boxes were piled as high as could be
Folks yelling to each other
Because none could be seen
Feelings of stress
Were compounded by tears
Walking room by room
Remembering the years
Kids measurements on the door trim
Will be a photo from here on out
And the laughter that was rampant
Fills the air all about
Memories come flooding
As you roam room to room
And again the tears flow
Knowing you’re leaving it all soon
But as strong as the memories
Fill your head and your heart
Step with joy and anticipation
Into your brand new start
The journey continues
As this last one began
And with blind excitement
In your new home you’ll soon stand
The tears may still fall
From time to time
But gatherings of laughter
Will help leave the sadness behind.
So go fill your truck
From bottom to top
Say your final goodbye
Then move on and don’t stop
When you reach your new home
Don’t just open the door
Open your heart and your mind
And enjoy what’s in store!!
(Mary Witkowski 12/18/20)
Moving can dredge up a lot of emotions. Allow yourself to feel them all so that your journey will never lack any chapters.
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