This piece of paper given to me
Resembles the place I used to be,
The moment I had to leave,
was the day after christmas eve.

My heart ached after I was dragged
away from my grandfather
and I gagged,
as our suitcases were being
thrown,
on the conveyor belt,
and I annoyed my mother as I asked
for one final glimpse of my grandfather.’

At my parent’s request
this paper was given
I thought it would be the best
but I didn’t realize everyone else
would have to be left behind
and I would have to free my mind
of the day I would have to leave
so that I would not grieve.

This piece of paper given to me
resembles the place I used to be