Traveling as often we do
To and fro
Eleven years now
So small and petite when our journeys began
There was always a destination in our plans
Life is just a chance
You were my moment to stay in the game
Aging grandfathers can flower in Florida
Letting their little ones visit
Or on the flip of a coin
Find themselves basking in the sunshine
Of their growing protege
Your first name was Princess
So always knew there was an accountability
Of our conversations
Actually my long background
Dealing with women
Prepared me to understand
Time was at a premium
Soon you would be back in school
Friends, sports, dating, career
Our time together but a memory
This past year so long
So much school work, playing, iPads, snacks, traveling
That changed today
School started back
While micromanaging your exit from the vehicle
Extolled your virtues once again
Spoke of missing you
Then your arms wrapped around my neck
Your face close to mine
You whispered, ‘Bye Papa’
Thank goodness I was wearing a mask
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