Empty Nest

I'm buying all I can to walk away from you. I'm letting safety pins, pillows, and silverware teach me how to live away from you. I'm learning how to uncork wine so I can grow up away from you. I'm collecting pictures so I don't seem so far away from you. I'm saving up my money so yours doesn't get away from you. I'm buying bedding but I don't know how I'll sleep away from you. I'll have a key to a door you won't have to open way away from you. I'm trying for sophistication in a new world but that only matters away from you. I'll want to have so much to give because I took so much away from you. I'm buying all I can to make it seem like I know how to live away from you. I'm quiet so maybe you won't feel the loss of me being away from you. I'm buying a new life but I hate to be away from you.

Comments

[Avery]

gorgeous and melancholy, but tinged with a certain peace and (reluctant) acceptance of the situation.
favorite line:
"I'm learning how to uncork wine
so I can grow up away from you."

I really liked this one, Annie. you're going to do so many beautiful things.

[Munchkin195007]

Annie you are so aware of the departure of yourself from your moms life and the way you put it is incredibly insiteful (sic). I wish you the best for your upcoming future and I wish your mom the best because she will be seperated from half of her heart. But be assured that it will all work out and you will succeed in your venture and your mom will be proud and thankful for her wisdom and joy that she gave to you. Have a wonderful life gf, I wish you all of the best!
Linda