Leaving behind a city you love
As the plane took flight
I craned my neck to see the city zoom out behind me
Until it reached the horizon behind,
Eyes brimming like a tearful mother seeing her child off
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It hadn’t struck me until very recently
That I’d have to learn to let go-
Leaving behind this city that
Introduced me to growing up
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A city that blossomed with pink flowers as I fell in love
Winced as I took first sip of whiskey,
Happily danced with me on my first time at a nightclub!
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She shed rainy tears the day my heart broke
Gave me new friends when the old ones left
Cooked me a new cuisine that I’ve grown to love;
Taught me that I could still love her despite bumpy roads, potholes and other flaws
And that it works the same way when loving people!
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On that note I turn and look forward again
Straight at where the aisle ends and the cabin crew member stands smiling-
As if to welcome me into an unknown new life
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One day, may be one year later — or three
I’ll return to visit and ask her how she’s doing,
But that will be after both she and I will have changed- with different lives and priorities
I’ll watch with a smile as she helps another 17 year old
grow up into a beautiful human being!
