The door creaked open.
Sunlight spilled across the floor.
There you stood — familiar, brilliant.
The room held its breath.
Then, like a wave, joy rushed in.
We had waited, hoped, whispered your name.
Now, at last, you returned.
Smiles lit up every corner.
Voices rose like birds into the sky.
“Welcome back!”

The words rang out, clear and true.
You crossed the threshold, shining.
Your energy, vibrant as ever, filled the space.
We felt it in our chests,
in the electric buzz of the air.
A thousand memories shimmered behind you.
But today, only this moment mattered.
Laughter unfurled like a bright banner.
Hands reached out, not to hold you back —
but to lift you even higher.
The walls hummed with celebration.
You were home, and the world knew it.
Tears blurred a few eyes — happy ones.
Songs, unplanned, rose from grateful hearts.
A fresh chapter opened, golden-edged.
Hope settled comfortably into every soul.
The future leaned in, eager to begin.
You are back.
You were missed.
And you are so very welcome.