Uncertain Goodbyes

Uncertain Goodbyes

By Aubrey Kay Sperry 

Here we are; we have arrived.

I always knew this day would come,

But pushed away the fear I hide.

Your voice quivers, my eyes release a tear.


You kiss my cheek,

Run your hand through my hair.

You turn to leave, not wanting to go.

I would go with you,

But you need to do this alone.


Your heart aches for peace,

Your mind for clarity.

I pray you find all that you seek,

And someday return to me.


This is my simple wish,

Is it too much to ask?

If so please forgive my request,

I will not dream impossible tasks.


In your absence I will grow,

I will become strong and new.

Like the fresh December snow,

My heart will heal anew.


It all seems so final to me,

Your lips say "Goodbye,"

But your eyes show great uncertainty.


Perhaps it is this uncertain goodbye

That will give me hope when days are sad.

I'll remember when you looked at me,

And your eyes said, "Until we meet again." 


Farewell my dear friend,

My love, and confidant.

I will wait until summers' end,

When time has run its course.

And after a time,

When the sun has melted the snow,

Perhaps our uncertain goodbye

Will become an unexpected "Hello."