in the quiet corners where memories have lived

we’ve shared our laughter

we’ve cast our spells

though today our path part

this isn’t farewell

just a gentle see you soon

the sun may set

but the still stars remain

some of the prettiest things must come to an end

but something even more beautiful will remain

the memories that you have

that are engraved in your head

in the tapestry of time

we’ll meet again

for every story there is an end

but there is always somewhere else to begin

and to start again

many stories unwritten

and words left unsaid

this is not goodbye

but a sweet refrain

just a simple reminder

this is not the end

and we’ll meet once again

My name is Kimberley Labarbera. I have been in the Mead community for six years. Some of the people that I love the most I have met through the community of Mead. Now I am moving to a new school, in a new district, in a new town. It is scary, but it’s such a great opportunity. And this poem is dedicated to the people that I have made such a strong connection with. This is also a reminder to never say goodbye, but see you later.