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He's Got a One Way Ticket

I hold back my tears
as you leave ...
soon the deluge starts

******Not a fiction poem ... son has given up his job and is off traveling to distant shores and I have no idea when he will be back  ******

The heart of the matter Magicicada 13 Contest
Sponsored by Maureen McGreavy

8/14/18

mother sonmoving onfree verse

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Susan Gentry

August 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Congratulations on your win. Beautiful but so sad. God go with him. We always want our babies near.

Francesca Pappadogiannis

August 19, 2018 at 12:25 PM

Congratulations Jan. Sad time for you :( Hold strong. Sending love and light xxx

Roy Pett

August 19, 2018 at 5:51 AM

Congratulations Jan with your sad but beautifully written haiku, I’m sure he will keep you informed of his adventures, the good side of technology, phones, emails and thoughts of his return. :))

Kim Rodrigues

August 18, 2018 at 5:43 PM

So difficult! Congrats!

Line Gauthier

August 18, 2018 at 5:35 PM

Back, Jan, with most deserving congrats.

Michelle Faulkner

August 18, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Such a moving poem, Jan, congratulations on your placement!

Caren Krutsinger

August 17, 2018 at 6:04 AM

I am excited for him! He should do it now before he is strapped to a house, a wife, and seven darling children. Now is the time, Jan! He could wait until he is 67 or so, but by then, he'll be too busy having grandchildren to play with to want to do it. He might be out of the energy too. Lovely poem. Some of the best come straight out of our heart.

Arthur Vaso

August 15, 2018 at 10:37 PM

I know is not easy, but if he is doing this I think is great, when he comes home he will have stories to tell and you will have poems to write!!!

Jan Allison

August 16, 2018 at 6:30 PM

I think its wonderful he is traveling and seeing the world whilst he is young and has no commitments - he is far braver than me at that age, then again he is far far brighter than I ever was!:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier

August 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Wow an adventure of a lifetime. Wishing him all the best. Get busy praying to that angel watching over him. All the best !

Jan Allison

August 15, 2018 at 12:03 PM

I hope a guardian angel is by his side:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

August 15, 2018 at 1:50 AM

This is sad to know, Jan, I pray that God will keep him safe:)

Jan Allison

August 15, 2018 at 12:02 PM

I He gave me a phone with WeChat installed so I can keep in touch with him:-) Hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

August 14, 2018 at 8:16 AM

A sad time for you indeed Jan, but the world is smaller now with whatsapp, facetime etc so he'll never be far away. But a wonderful experience he will have I'm sure. Wishing him a safe and pleasant journey. Tom

Jan Allison

August 14, 2018 at 12:47 PM

He's bought me a phone with weechat installed! I was emotional yesterday saying goodbye as we'd had such a fabulous 3 days together but gee I am so happy for him to see the world whilst he's young and has no responsibilities:-) hugs jan xx

John Lawless

August 14, 2018 at 7:32 AM

Well, Jan, they will always be our babies....no matter how big they get...

Jan Allison

August 14, 2018 at 7:35 AM

oh so true John:-) he doesn't fly abroad until next week but we'd had such a lovely 3 days together and basically the contents of his London accommodation is now with us! It is like he's moved back home but isn't here!:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

August 14, 2018 at 6:01 AM

Nicely done Jan, sorry it's a difficult time for you, you must be proud of your son though for living his life to the fullest.

Jan Allison

August 14, 2018 at 6:36 AM

I'm fine now Tania and believe me my son is exceptional and I am so so so proud of all he has achieved, graduating as top student from uni and being internationally recognised for his achievements - wow he is awesome:-) hugs Jan xx