Childhood’s end

My friends all came and said goodbye
To College off we go.
Hugs and kisses all around
From everyone I know.

Tonight I saw my family-
(Enjoyed my last good meal) .
Tomorrow -cafeteria
With meal plans I must deal.

I spend my last night in my room
(Allow myself a tear)
How will my pandas get along
And thrive without me near.

My books, my things, my DVD’s
so much to leave behind.
But pack mule Daddy must insist
I travel light this time

Childhoods end, not Journey’s end
One more look back for me
Then off to make my future
at the University.

poem by John F. McCullagh
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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