Leavin' On a Greyhound Bus

He's leavin' on a Greyhound Bus
He's done got tired of us  

Unmatched socks lie in the drawer
Loose tobacco on the floor

What did he do when he was here
What about him did we endear

Oh! I remember how he held me close
Changes happen that is the way life goes

Now a quick hug and gran I love you
A few moments and he is through

Engrained in my heart and memory
When he was totally dependent on me

Our grandson has a job with a long haul 
trucking company..He leaves tomorrow
for ten weeks of schooling and training 
on the job...Yeah!! He finally got a job..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Macfarlane Avatar
October 30, 2013 at 8:38 PM
When he returns he will have grown up a little more and his absence makes hearts grow fonder. A loving send off you have written. Hugs
Michael Ikechukwu Avatar
October 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM
Wow! I wish him fair winds.
Maverick Avatar
October 13, 2013 at 6:14 AM
Great news Sara..I offer my congrtuations to your Grandson, and on this stong family intoned write, hope you are keeping well Joe..)
Dietrich Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I enjoyed this , dear, and I sure hope it works out for him!!
Phillips Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Hi Sara...Nice but sad poem. Not a good feeling when children leave home. Nevertheless,they have to do what they have to do, that's the only way they can grow up.
Ryerson Avatar
October 12, 2013 at 3:54 AM
Oh yes Sara - This is a real heartbreaker but the second line is hilarious and I love the southern red-neck take-off on the Peter, Paul and Mary song... It's obvious that you love him dearly and unconditionally in spite of his faults and that he loves you too...Is this Doris's son? - Tim
Sivey Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM
You have your heart entangled with him I can tell, you will miss him dearly Sara, and truth be known, he will miss you too! This poem was so endearing, I really loved reading it this evening! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!
Horne Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM
love this clever write, my friend - big congrats on your wins
Andresen Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM
- Short and straight to the point, well written Sara. :) - (Let him go .... he makes so much mess ....) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
October 11, 2013 at 10:14 AM
such pathos drifting through each phrase, sara... so well created and felt right through the veins.. wondrful stuff!..;) huggs
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