A New Beginning Poem by Ray Hansell

I took you to the airport
As we waited for your plane
The thought of you leaving
Almost drove me insane

But deep inside I knew
This was something you must do
I almost held back my tears
But soon they started falling for you

I stood there as you boarded the plane
I watched it go down the runway
While I hurt deep inside
I know for you it's a happy day

It's your chance to make a new start
A chance for you to be you
To do the things you want to do
You're ready to start your life anew

As the jet roared down the runway
A smile came to my face
I was not glad to see you go
But I know you'll be in a happier place

Your leaving one life behind you
Looking forward to a new one to begin
It makes me happy just knowing
That you and I will never have an end

I'll always remember you as the one
Who came along and mended my heart
A heart that had been broken and torn apart
Because of you, a heart given a brand new start


4-14-06/RJH