It's time

You know what they say about the birds and their lives

That they can fly away to any place they desire.

But they stay in the same place almost their whole damn time

Without a sign of remorse or a reflect in their mind.

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Well, I am not a bird, (at least as far as I can tell)

And I am planning to leave for better places to conquer.

No, I am not talking about walking towards the light at the end

But rather to stay alive, go around the world, and find a new frontier.

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It's time to move on. Packing my life will be just a slay

I may need to start to declutter my home right away.

So many memories to review and select just the best

Anything else is either deleted, left behind, or repressed.

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Growing inside comes with a lot of painful goodbyes

And I am for sure expecting some tears and real cries.

I may not have as many friends as you think it should be

But the handful I have, I can confirm, they are real and close to me.

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"Family is first" I had been told by many when they have a chance

But Family is nothing if I don't have a firm grip on myself and my stance.

Breathing fresh air, seeing new grass, and perhaps meeting new souls

That may help with my search to become better at hitting my goal.

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I have so many boxes that I need to close and store away

Each one of them containing a part of my mind and its weight.

I may need to review the number of racks I am planning to use

To store just the boxes that I am bringing with me, so they don't get loose.

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I think I did well in constructing a life with my kids and their Love

But it's time to start thinking on what to do to place myself above.

This is not being selfish, but instead just trying to complete the path

To become the best of me, happy and full, maybe wearing a new hat.

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They will still have me, close by, just one phone call away

And I am planning to visit or bringing them over from time to time.

It will be quite interesting to see their faces and how they react

Once I settle in a new place, send some pics, with all my boxes unpacked.

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It's time to move on. Packing my life will be just a slay

I need to decide what to take with me and start packing without delay.

So many memories to review and select just those showing what feels right

And one of the best will be for sure, a memory of you smiling tonight.