She’s gone and that’s hard.
Harder? No return date.
I did not know how that would impact me,
The not knowing.
Oh, I know the future is never fixed
And many things can keep that finish line
Just out of reach, but you
Have at least to know the finish line is there.
That makes it easier, even knowing
That disappointment can still happen.
She bought a ticket today.
I can see the finish line.
That’s better.
—2p