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Goodbye...............an oldie
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Goodbye...............an oldie |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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Goodbye Don’t let my heart hear that word, fall softly from your lips, and do not let it give rise when you are near. Don’t let my ears feel that word flogged off your tongue in sharp syllables; each letter like the crack of a whip. Don’t let your eyes say truths that I don’t wish revealed; nor my eyes betray me with their tears. For one brief moment, I began to believe in dreams once more... then watched as they shattered with just one simple word. Have you ever noticed That the words... "Goodbye" "I'm sorry" "I love you" Are so easy to pronounce ...Yet so hard to say ~Javan |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Ruth, This is so full of emotion, just wish it was of the happy type not sad  I loved this paragraph: Don’t let your eyes say truths that I don’t wish revealed; nor my eyes betray me with their tears. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
An emotional poem,but I LIKED IT.  |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Very moving, Hoot Owl. It's amazing what that one simple word can do. Wonderful poem, dear. Claire |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Although I know this poem so inside out I hope I never get to hear the sound Especially not from you Hugs and yes I always have an "Hello" for you The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Hoot.......such a painful word when it's the one you never want to hear, from the one you love. Always beautiful words from you, even when they're full of heartache. -SEA |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
What is goodbye, but just a word until your own ear, it is heard its message far too long will last when the one who said it, becomes your past Ruth, enjoyed your poem. My fingers just started dancing on these keys so don't mind my spontaneous dribble. Danny |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks everyone |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Ruth- As always .. you've captured a moment. I sure enjoy what you write more and more with each reading. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Beautifully expressed, Ruth.  |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
That word can be devastating. This is so sad Ruth! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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