GOODBYE

I see less of my family now
cousins, aunts, uncles...
I call less often.
It’s not that I’m too busy.
     just...well...
just feeling more remote
     from those I love.
not less loving nor feeling for them
     but much less getting together.
Are we all drifting apart or just me?
Is it my way of saying goodbye
     while I am still here?

by John Hastings