The thought of moving has me slightly blue.
Besides the million things there'll be to do
- Like immigration papers - there's the thought
Of leaving someplace I had never sought
To get attached to, then I found I was.
I'd said it wouldn't matter, but it does.
The kids will probably forget the face
Of every friend they have, in several seasons.
They'll lose their innocence some other place
Than here, with different kids, for different reasons.
Perhaps they'll gain a heightened wanderlust
Because of this - a sense that ev'ry turn
Holds greater promise, and the need to trust
Is lessened, no one having time to earn
The title, any more, of lifelong friend.
I hope that when they want that ride to end,
It can -- that they don't love a place, and then
Discover that it's time to move again.
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that they don't love a place, and then
Discover that it's time to move again.
But also a great experience it can be.
Must you move ?
Most of all I hear the concerns of one who loves as you ponder what now sounds like a move in the making and not merely a possibility. Thinking of you.
FusunA, thank you for your wishes. It's not for a year yet, if it happens at all. But the immigration work has it in my face.
trilogy, yes, I'll be moving too. My work makes that possible (I love the internet).
Kim, I wish the kids were older. But if I were to put thousands of miles between me and them right now, I might not be able to get myself out of bed in the morning.
scupper, I guess I'm just getting comfortable with everyone here. I try to keep the sandbox light. Maybe I'll start yet another blog, "Divorce Bard's Sturm und Drang."
Kate, thanks. Yes, as much as I would like to keep change at bay for another few years, here it comes. Maybe.
anna1, thank you for your generous thoughts. It's the lack of control, I think, that is making the idea difficult. It's still a year or so away, but it's just unnerving for now. Getting used to the idea.
Caroline, ah, starting anew. It is triflingly easier when younger. I used to do it a lot.
Dave, one of the moms in my neighborhood is an army brat, who tells much the same story. She is a marvelous person who seems ready to tackle anything. I'm glad you showed up here -- your comment reminded me of her, and is very reassuring.
Thank you all very much for your comments, especially on this one. I'll probably be processing the idea for some time to come. Thanks for hearing me out.
So... to the grill tomorrow, guys? OK?