When Hi becomes too difficult, and Goodbye a relief

'Hi' signifies a greeting tailed with a good feeling
While 'Goodbye' refers to departure tailed with sad feeling

There is so much knowledge about human feelings
How many of us are capable of retaining and sustaining the initial feelings we have for others?

Recently, I witnessed a couple undergoing drastic changes in their lives
When their paths crossed, some 13 years back,
'Hi' was what they both wished to say to each other, as often as they could
and 'Goodbye' was a dreaded moment, when they ended each meeting

Today, 'Hi' and 'Goodbye' took a reverse role
'Hi' seems too difficult now
'Goodbye' a relief

Did I come so far to say 'Hi' or 'Goodbye'?? I asked myself..