One Door Closes...Another Opens

I decided to keep looking over my old poetry and decided  to share another.  This one comes from 2011 as I approached my final days at one job before starting a new one.

One door closes…Another Opens

By Andrew Hess

Is it weird to be sad?

This road has finally ended.

It’s a joyous thought;

Yet brings tears to my eyes.

Those I’ve encountered;

Will slowly fade;

Making room for newer ones;

Embracing the new associates.

But long and behold;

They are never gone forever.

They will remain like the others;

Never truly departing from my life.

Instead they will merely visit;

Resurface when it’s their time.

Rekindle the friendships;

Living a new life together.

Then why so sad?

Am I afraid of the changes?

The idea of starting something new;

Has me feeling exhilarated.

In my heart;

I know I’m ready.

I can face the challenges;

That lay ahead.

Each day;

Each step;

Has me closer to my dreams;

Slowly making them a reality.