Goodbyes scar our hearts
But home calls and we answer
Healing will follow
***
Pam and I are a little more than a month away from leaving Texas and heading back to Wyoming. Leaving family here behind is hard, but grandchildren and new adventures in familiar, loved places await.
This was written for Carolina Borges' 500 Reads Haiku Challenge. If you haven't already, join in and help her celebrate:
About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist and Tech/Internet nerd.
My first published poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (13)
Congratulations on placing in the Haiku challenge. Excellent work capturing the bitter sweet of Goodbyes! Trust the relocating goes smoothly. Thankfully, these days, we can more easily retain connections from a distance.💖
This one hit me right in the heart. It’s so tender and grounded—‘home calls and we answer’ says everything without trying too hard. I’m reading through all the haiku entries now, and this one really stood out for its quiet strength. Wishing you and Pam all the best on your next chapter! 🤗
This was a heartfelt one. All the best to you and Pam as you navigate a new phase in your lives!
Beautiful! I hope you and Pam enjoy your remaining time in Texas and that the transition to Wyoming goes smoothly!!
Love this - I can totally understand how hard that move will be. Sad, exciting, nerve-wracking all in one. Wishing you all the best.
That's such a bittersweet feeling. Loved your Haiku. Sending you and Pam lots of love and hugs ❤️
A heartwarming and relatable haiku!! Best of luck in your move, Dana!!
Such a bittersweet truth to this haiku, Dana <3 Good luck with the move
Yeah, it's hard to leave friends a d family, even if it is to go. Good luck with the move.
I loved this, best of luck with the move and I hope to see some great nature shots again in the future
This was just so beautiful and impactful. It could be printed out and hung up :). Best wishes for a smooth transition, BB
Best of luck and happiness to you, Dana, in all the adventures waiting for you and your family! A beautiful haiku; healing surely will follow!
Moving is always tough even when you are looking forward to it. My daughter is trying to convince us to move across country to be with them Good luck and love the haiku