It’s difficult to say goodbye 
after learning to trust hello

I only wish another lifetime would pass
and carry this grief to destinations unknown

Can you hear me?
I scream, “HEEEEEELLLLLOOOO!”
as I tear myself from arms struggling to let go–

goodbye tries to pry longing fingers loose,
they lock with unshakeable greeting
I wiggle and kick to cut away,
when goodbye feels right
a proper hello awaits