A time my world changed poem

I guess this is growing up

"You're growing up so fast" she said.
We never thought this day would come
even though knew it had to.

They packed out and headed out
to Winona and Rochester
leaving me
alone
in a half empty nest.

It was a new beginning for all of us
new school, new jobs
I acted undamaged, I always wore a
fake smile on my face
inside I was ripped to shreds like a
pillow after a pillow fight.

I knew my brothers would return
but I hated to watch them go
and to hear everyone's goodbyes.

They returned in the end but
they will depart again
that will be all right though becasue
everyone has to leave home.