Goodbyes and Hellos

What are goodbyes?
Where do they truly come from? Hellos?
I’m not really sure
But I know sometimes, Goodbyes can be fatal
I also know that sometimes, Hellos can be forgotten
What is the true purpose of goodbyes?
Sometimes it’s said in a fight, or white little lies
I’m not really sure how to explain goodbyes or hellos
Maybe there’s an answer, maybe no one really knows
I’ve said hellos, and I’ve said goodbyes
But only when someone is alive, or someone gives their last cries
I’m sorry this may sound confusing
But my mind is so full, it’s almost abusing
I had better intentions for this poem
No I’m not some scary garden gnome
I just wanted to share my thoughts
For my writing is worth the dimmer light
Because someday soon, my voice will be shining bright
As I finish this poem with a farewell and goodnight.

Stephanie Davis
11/30/20