Blurry faces
all giving advice:
Have fun.
Be safe.
Make friends.
Do something great.

Cheers, tears,
the exodus draws closer.
Mom grows nostalgic,
Dad becomes overbearing.
Her little girl.
His little princess.

Eventually the car is loaded;
the engine starts with a rumble.
A new beginning starts
while the past is still in sight.
Everyone waving,
declaring their love with
one last
            
                                                           *Goodbye.