"I’m on this journey once again.

I’ve gone this route before.

And yet, this path feels different

as I venture here once more.


Something in me seems to know

That this may be the last:

The final time I walk this road,

Soon to form my past.


It’s a journey that’s been rocky

and I’ve often lost my way:

I’ve encountered many hurdles

and diversions, you might say.


Yet, despite its many challenges,

this route has brought such joy:

Its final destination led me

to my boy and girl

.


And now I’m clinging to it:

This rocky, weathered road.

For never passing here again

seems quite a heavy load.


I’ll take my time along this path:

The one I know so well.

What gift awaits when I arrive:

Only time will tell!"