Dear Lost City,

For the sand meals I cooked

On childhood playgrounds

For my first day at school

When I took my first steps

For the lifelong friends I made

And the lessons I learnt

The trees I climbed

The pools I swam

Drives to school

Parties with friends

Laughter- as much of it as you let me

Thank you

But I must take my leave of yoou

Because brighter futures await me

Over your mountains and across your seas

I must find the secrets that Life holds for me