New

It's like everything changed.

And stayed the same.

It's like I'm here by myself.

Surrounded by family.

It's like my routine has suddenly changed.

But in a good way, too.

I feel ready, and nervous.

I feel old.

I feel new.

I feel like crying because you're gone.

But smiling my heart out because I have

new things to get attached to.

I know you'll never get old.

And nothing is ever new.

--Lisha Lynn Michel