Goodbye

I am afraid to get close to people Because I may have to say, ‘Goodbye’ It brings me back sad memories. I said, ‘Goodbye’ to my brother My best friend When I was 10 I said ‘Goodbye’ to my dog Another best friend When I was 14 I said. ‘Goodbye’ to my father When I was 14. I never saw them again. Then I said, ‘Goodbye’ to my mother When I was 16. When I came to America I moved all over the country I said, ‘Good byes’ to many of my friends Goodbye, John Goodbye, Jane Goodbye, Bowwow Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Why do I have to say So many goodbyes? It hurts Now I am in my twilight years Waiting for God To call me home Will I get to see my loved ones When I cross the bridge Of no return At a place called Heaven? I sure hope so It will be so nice To see them again