#295 People Always Leave Poem by Jimmie Arrington

#295 People Always Leave



I’ll say hello but cautiously,
Goodbye is lurking near.
I’ll meet anyone but surely
They won’t or can’t stay here.
Whether their stay is long or small,
I can’t ignore the sting.
The girl was right after all,
You can’t promise a thing.
With or without intent to deceive,
Sooner or later people always leave.

Siblings grow up and leave home,
Grandparents drift above,
Good friends inevitably roam
And farewells replace their love.
Even the one who takes your name
And proudly wears your ring,
Yes, even she will do the same,
She’ll eventually take wing.
Till that time comes you won’t believe,
Even so, people always leave.

Though new love comes and feels so real,
Though smiles may return,
And time’s magic has helped you heal,
You’ll never forget the burn.
Soon photography and memories
Will take each persons place.
And the lonely, chilling, autumn breeze
Will replace their warm embrace.
Through the years you’ll begin to conceive,
Though they may come, people always leave.

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