Farewell

Sounds cliched, but I will miss you.

Farewell, goodbye, so long, adieu.

You held my hand, led the way,

Walked with me on the rough pathway.

As I began yet another adventure,

Alone I wasn't on this venture.

I never wished for your company,

Our thoughts were quiet contradictory.

I yearned to go out and smell the breeze,

You shut the doors citing a freeze.

I longed for a hug from my best pal,

You cold heartedly built a wall.

I thought a stroll would cheer me,

Your blunt refusal made me unhappy.

Beginning of our journey, I was fuming,

Mad I was, but blind to the threat looming,

You threw all my plans out of the window,

I cried, I fought, I begged, I was all woe.

Even dark clouds have a silver lining,

I could finally see you were trying,

To keep me safe amongst the uncertainty,

To harken me of the harsh reality,

That life's become even more fragile,

Microscopic enemies are rather vile.

I swallowed my pride and relented,

Allowed myself to be guided.

You taught me new ways to learn, to work,

To socialise, connect and network,

It wasn't as bad as I had envisioned,

Though things were differently positioned.

I learnt to never lose faith and be hopeful,

Be prepared and remain responsible.

Today you get ready to leave, I am sad,

You had my back, I am so glad.

As you pass the baton, I shed a tear,

I will forever remember you my dear.

You are the year that just passed by,

I bid you farewell and goodbye.