Moving
The house is emptying
itself of us,
our furniture and belongings
The walls stand politely
in their new coats
of paint
The windows wonder
how clearly the next dwellers
will see though them
Outside, the yard hunkers down
under its mulch and leaves
curious who will rake it next
The trees will welcome
whoever comes here,
as trees always do
The birds and squirrels
will chirp and chatter
in greeting
And we will be across the world
in gratitude for everything
this house shared
What a lovely poem of goodbye and hello. I am excited for you! And selfishly, many of us will miss your bodily presence in Eugene. I hope you will be doing readings from Portugal and we from the NW can access you. I send you lots of joyous hugs and well wishes as you begin your new life in a beautiful new land. Much love and good health to you and your family.
Thanks, Marlene! I will miss you too, although I will still be able to work from Portugal. I’ll still be available by email until we get our new phone numbers. I’ll be back working on Jan. 11th. Blessings to you, Eliel