Letting Go

We cling to traditions

And habits and friends

And gatherings where

No one lately attends.

 

It’s hard to let go

But how long one pretends

Things are just like they were –

Well, that kind of depends.

 

If whatever we cling to

In some way extends

To those with whom we share it,

That surely transcends

 

Any reason to lose it.

Still, time’s flow portends

Letting go is expected,

Since everything ends.