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In Passing.....
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In Passing..... |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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You wanted a poem, so I’ll write it- I write with a tear in my eye... The last thing I wanted to tell you- Is what I must say, that’s “goodbye”. Too long I have made rash decisions, And maybe I’m making one more. And thus do I choose, and it gives me the blues- Not knowing just what lies in store. But pride is the one thing I cherish... To take it’s the fate worse than death. I’ll live or I’ll die, with my head held with pride, Protect it with my dying breath. Your words gave me prospects of joy- And oft brought a smile to my face... And took away part of my longing, And placed a brief hope in it’s place. But, wait, lest I grow sentimental.... You wanted a poem, here it is! My destiny waits, or maybe my fate- I wanted to leave you with this. Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/Hompage.html |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Sometimes the easiest way to say goodbye is in a poem, for as a poet, your words come truly from your heart...... Bittersweet, but excellent! Today is a gift.... That is why they call it 'the Present'! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Yep! And there it is... straight from the hip. As alwasy, quality writing no matter the subject. My hat's off to you and yours. Peace! |
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ggrn3 Member
since 2000-08-17
Posts 433Nahunta Georgia U.S. |
Gunslinger This is a very pensive goodbye. You left her with a good one. It may change her mind. Garfield |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Man that's just a great poem, no question it would be good way to handle such a touchy situation. I really enjoyed reading this. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
I read this with both a smile for your expertise and a cringe for the content of the piece. (no rhyme intended) Saying goodbye is difficult, no matter how it's said, dear Troubadour, and you have done so with dignity. By the way, it had better not be a goodbye to us!  ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Don't you be goin' nowhere, Cowboy...you stay put, ya hear? We don't want a poem.....we want every poem you got! Now, that should keep you busy for quite a few years! Denise |
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ladysixstring Member
since 2000-07-27
Posts 374 |
Another wonderful piece. I don't guess you remember but I think we used to post at the same board a year ago. I recognized your handle first... and now I recognized the style. Great work as always! P.S. Small Net... *S* -jaimie Website: www.ladysixstring.com |
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