The Long Happy Mile

Goodbyes can be hard especially when there are lots.

Your eyes can fill with tears and your nose can fill with snot.

If you're feeling sad that really is okay.

Change is hard for everyone in some form or way.

After all of those goodbyes that come in a long row,

there comes a string of happiness in the form of new hellos.

Hello to new bedrooms and new sinks to brush your teeth.

Hello to new hiking trials and sweet new birds to feed.

Hello to new friends and new places to ride your bike.

Hello to new parks and new cozy fires at night.

Hello to new backyards and creeks where fishes swim.

Hello to new climbing trees and their strong wide limbs.

The most important things will be coming with you too,

like mom and dad, your books, your toys and an old cat that mews.

Bon Voyage, So long, Farewell and Adieu. The best of the best is waiting for you!

So pack your bags and pack your smile as you get ready for the long happy mile!

Jeanna Carley 2025