2023 Issue 4 Jul/Aug Focus - Mid-South Magazine

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no. 8
The Young Decade
by Ray Rico
In shadows cast upon familiar walls,
A decade's worth of stories now recall.
Where time's hands danced with every stride,
In the office space where dreams reside.
Through countless days, we toiled as one,
Our hearts ablaze, a collective hum.
A tapestry woven with laughter and tears,
Memories cherished, etched through the years.
But the winds of change blew fierce and bold,
An office left behind, a story untold.
From bustling halls to a virtual embrace,
We embarked on a journey, a different space.
Oh, the bittersweet taste of farewell's sigh,
Leaving behind a piece of soul, oh my!
The desk we called ours, the walls that knew,
Now echoes fade, bidding us adieu.
Yet, let not melancholy darken the skies,
For a new chapter unfolds, hope in our eyes.
Remote horizons await, vast and unknown,
With freedom's wings, we're no longer alone.
In the realm of pixels, our worlds align,
Boundaries erased, the distance we redefine.
The office within us, forever resides,
As we navigate the virtual tides.
Embrace the change; let it be your guide,
For transformation calls from deep inside.
Find solace in the moments yet to come,
A symphony of possibility, yet unsung.
With every keystroke, a story unfolds,
Unveiling chapters, as life gracefully molds.
Let your spirit soar, be bold and true,
For within you lies the power to renew.
Though office walls may fade from sight,
The memories held within, forever ignite.
Through virtual realms, our spirits mend,
Embracing change is a journey without end.
So, fear not, dear friend, for you are strong,
Adapting, evolving, where you belong.
In this new chapter, let your vision shine,
And seize the reins of destiny as yours align.
For life's tapestry is woven anew,
With every step, the courage in you.
Embrace the remote, the freedom it bestows,
And let your heart's desires truly transpose.
This poem was written as a form of closure and looking forward after closing the brick-and-mortar
building which housed the Focus LGBT magazine offices after a decade on Young Avenue in
Memphis, TN and moving to a fully remote business model.
24 Memphis Green | JUL+AUG 2023 | focuslgbt.com