Bye, Bye, Light

captured by royel, test shoot, 2025, topanga canyon

“o'er hills and dales, through mist and night,
we bid farewell to what once was bright.
'tis the art of parting, a bittersweet dance,
where memories linger, like ghosts in a trance.

mistakes we've made, like ink on a page,
scribbled and smudged, yet part of our sage.
imperfection's our nature, a beautiful flaw,
in this grand tapestry, we're but a single draw.

as sons and daughters, we stumble and fall,
yet rise again, answering duty's call.
friends we've been, though not always true,
fumbling through life, as all mortals do.

in love's sweet embrace, we've faltered and failed,
yet still we persist, our hearts unveiled.
for in this grand play, on life's vast stage,
we're all but actors, turning page by page.

so let us not weep for what we've not done,
for each dawn brings a chance to outrun.
we're all doing our best, in this cosmic jest,
imperfect beings, put to the test.

farewell, farewell, to what might have been,
hello to what is, and what's yet unseen.
for in each goodbye, a new path unfolds,
and in our mistakes, life's wisdom holds.”

- mitchell royel

10 takeaways:

1. saying goodbye's an art we must learn

2. mistakes are but lessons, helping us discern

3. imperfection's the essence of being human

4. as sons and daughters, we're forever growin'

5. friendship's a journey of ups and downs

6. love's a dance of smiles and frowns

7. we're all actors in life's grand play

8. each day's a chance to find our way

9. in farewells, new beginnings are born

10. we're all doin' our best, from dusk to morn