The Empty Nest Poem by Audrey Heller

Due to the changing economy, life
is not what it used to be. Family ties,
are no longer the same. And it makes
you kind of wonder, who's the one to
blame? Our children, when grown, go
out on their own, eventually, take a mate.
Then before you know it, move on to
another state. Naturally, this is never
easy. We're now miles apart. We don't
see each other as often as we'd like,
but feelings never change in our heart.
It's become, quite an adjustment. There
really isn't much we can do. All that's
needed is time and time, will see us
through. It's up to us, to try our best,
while we grope with the syndrome,
of the empty nest!