Hasta La Vista

I travelled North Where I began my nest. I travelled South On a ministry quest. Not a great success, But I did my best. Then I travelled East For a brief visit, but could not abide New York City. So I travelled West, An abode of trials and tests. I fell in love with The City by the Bay. Some leave their hearts in San Francisco, But I found my heart there with a homeless man at our dinner table in '84 on Christmas Day. I fell in love with The Delta Breeze in Sacramento. It's so much better than the Mid-West freeze. Now, I am preparing to leave this pleasant place, this city of trees. And saying goodbye is one of the things I most decry. So, I think not that I will say, goodbye, for goodbyes only make me cry. I love hellos and think that they are good for the soul. Helos draw us together with loving smiles. Helos do not separate us for miles and miles. So here I am, looking back over the years, reminiscing the dearest of friends we've made. I must confess that the experiences and the memories are not easy to digest, as I become overwhelmed with tears. 121521PS