A/N: I heard the news about RENT closing, and I started crying. This musical means so much to me. It has really changed my life, and I haven't even see it live! But does that matter? I don't think so. In our own way, we're all RENTheads. I know I'm not the only one out there, by far, who's upset, so I wrote this poem. It's incredibly sappy, but I hope you all empathize with how I'm feeling - you might be feeling it, too.

Disclaimer: It isn't mine.

Not Really Goodbye

It can't be over

This can't be goodbye

We didn't have enough time

The minutes flew by

Let's turn back the clock

Have a few more years

Now my vision is blurring

As I look on through tears

We can't change what's decided

We just have to accept

And treasure the good times

Through years that we've kept

So many questions

And so little time

For once, summer's too close

June 1st is a crime

Will we ever hear Mimi go out tonight?

Or watch Angel drum her tub through the night?

Is Mark recording the truth we now know?

Will Roger play one last song before it's time to go?

Will Maureen ring her cowbells once more this way?

Will we ever again see Collins dance on a subway?

Will Joanne reassure us "We're okay"?

Or will Benny's ignorance stand in the way?

The answer is YES

Because love never dies

And so our Bohemians

Go on with their lives

It's not really over,

Not really goodbye

Though we may wonder

And sadly ask "Why??!!"

RENT's changed our lives in so many ways

Teaching us to live with no day but today

It may sound sappy

But we know it's true

The love we all planted –

Well, it grew

We might shed tears at this time in our lives

And that's okay – we will somehow survive

So say 'hello', not 'so long'

RENT is still here

And will never be gone

Write more fanfics

Spread the story around

And whatever you do,

Don't hate the sound

Of minutes passing

As the hour draws near

One thing, and one thing only

Is clear

525,600 minutes

525,000 moments so dear

525,600 minutes

How do you measure

Measure a year?

Measure in love -

Seasons of love

Thank you, RENT. Thank you, Jonathan Larson.

A/N: I know it isn't my best, but I just let the words flow. Just wanted to get my feelings out there. Reviews are always welcome.