The empty Nest

18 years I’ve lived with my daughter.
I enjoy every moment.
We did have tear and laughter.
I remember everywhere we went.
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She has grown up now.
She is ready to fly.
She always makes me proud.
But this thought also makes me cry.
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She is now off to the university.
She said that she is fine.
She went to UC Berkeley.
She also asked me to smile.
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I’ve known the word ‘the empty nest’ for years.
But I don’t really understand.
Now it becomes very clear.
It’s hard but I’ll do the best I can.
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You have more experiences than me.
Can you please tell me what to do?
I just hang on with good memories,
Can you advise me how to get through?