when you know it’s the end

when you know it’s the end
lock every moment tight
savor every peal of laughter
breath deep with every smile
when you know it’s the end
memorize every word as if poetry
ready to replay and repeat
after this time of imperfection
when you know it’s the end
save your heavy tears
share the light of your heart
promise to remember
when you know it’s the end

cake!
cake!

Today was Rick’s last day at work. Well, somewhat officially. He starts elsewhere tomorrow but will be back for a week, then again in October. Then that’s it. I’m going to miss him. He’s a steady kind of presence at work. 🙂