A Move- Haiku

Moves are many.,Here are a few.

A move there.
Going away from home town
a move out.

A move there
Clearing the way for leaders.
A move out.

A move there
Taking a decision very bold.
A move out.

A move there
Getting upset over simple things.
A move out.

A move there
here and every time and place.
A move out.

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