Empty Nest

The nest is empty
The children are gone
They have done as we hoped
Grown up, Moved on

We watch and we worry
As they're on their own
There were here just a moment
The time sure has flown

It's bitter, it's sweet
as they go on their way
This is as it should be
We've enjoyed (almost) every day

A new chapter is opened
A new phase begun
It's time to look forward
Time for freedom and fun

But unlike the old days
When it was just us two
Our family will keep on growing
As we always hoped, always knew.