Today I leave my daughter Hannah at the airport. From there she will fly to Portland, Oregon; awaiting her there are an apartment, a job, and a partner. I am of mixed feelings about this; a bit of sadness to see her leave, much joy in her launch into young-adult independence. Feelings this mixed are well expressed in song, so I have composed the following, copied from Harry Belafonte’s “Jamaica Farewell”, which I shall sing to her before she leaves:
So I’m glad to say that you’re on your way
Though you won’t be back for many a day
My heart is down, my head is turning around
My grown-up girl, she be flying free to Portland town!
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