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Sven
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0 posted 2001-11-02 04:29 PM


*For my friend, Teresa*

In the grand scheme of things
a good-bye is only two words
“good”, meaning that we wish that
only good things follow you
all the days of your life
and “bye” meaning that it’s time for you
to move on along the path that’s yours

it’s the leaving that’s always hard
because people become part of your life
you work with them,
          you smile with them,
                    you cry with them
                              they become a part of you
and when it’s time to say “good-bye”
we find that it’s never easy
even when we know that we have to go

so, we say, “good-bye” to you for now,
knowing that “good-bye” is never the end
and that a “hello” is never too far away.

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

© Copyright 2001 John Garcia - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-11-02 04:35 PM


Wonderful expression...James
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2 posted 2001-11-02 04:36 PM


Oh gosh did this ever bring tears to my eyes.....You have a heart of gold, dear Sven. I am sure this poem will touch her deeply. **hugs** I hate good-byes.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

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3 posted 2001-11-02 04:36 PM


Well said oh GR8 Voice of the Northlands.  Straight from the heart...and a very big one at that

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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4 posted 2001-11-02 04:38 PM



So like you to find the good in all things that go bye...

well done, my friend...

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5 posted 2001-11-02 06:56 PM


This is just lovely.
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6 posted 2001-11-02 07:19 PM


Goodbyes are so hard.
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7 posted 2001-11-02 07:59 PM


It's not easy to watch our friends go their own way. You're right,  goodbyes are not the end, I just wish they didn't have to go.

I liked how you said this.  

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8 posted 2001-11-02 08:14 PM


Goodbye feels like the most sad thing possible to me, and even all the positive thoughts in the world, and the good intentions to all..it still hurts like hell.
Awesome poem, my friend.
Sandra

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9 posted 2001-11-02 08:21 PM


never say goodbye......

my friend and i always share this....

eyb



never ever say goodbye.....

you said, "it’s the leaving that’s always hard"...... yes oh so true..... but it is in the carrying in your heart all the memories and beauty of the being together that matters most and you said it so much better than i could here

wonderful writing, my friend  

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10 posted 2001-11-02 11:00 PM


thank you all my friends. . . yes, good-byes are hard. . . but, we can at least focus on the positives. . . and wish those who leave us well. . .



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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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11 posted 2001-11-03 11:55 AM


Ditto all of the above!

beautifully written, Sven...

~Tier

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12 posted 2001-11-03 03:14 PM


You have such a great way of looking at life...then putting it into words.
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13 posted 2001-11-03 04:24 PM


This is really lovely Sven  
I enjoyed. Makes saying goodbye, so much easier  

Maree

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14 posted 2001-11-03 05:49 PM


Very well put Sven! A very positive way of saying till we meet again! Excellent!

Sincerely,
Regina

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15 posted 2001-11-03 05:53 PM




(tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, this is so so sad, I cried all throughout your compassionate words! (sad sigh) Your beautiful heart always shines with compassion for all! God Bless You, sweet John! (big hugggssssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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16 posted 2001-11-03 11:09 PM


This one just about made me cry it was so touching! Good-byes are so hard, I get all teared up just thinking that I have to say good-bye to my parents in just 10 short months! Thanks for sharing!

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17 posted 2001-11-03 11:35 PM


Tender words from a tender heart...
Beautiful as always dear Sven  

Isis

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18 posted 2001-11-03 11:47 PM


John,
this was so touching and beautiful.
you have such a way with words. even
though this was bittersweet, i am sure
she will enjoy it very much. i know i
did. thank you for posting such a gem.
take care.
~amy~

"I could kiss you in
the rain forever.
Turn all of your pain to pleasure
Fill up your days with
sunlight, make the
passion last every night"

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19 posted 2001-11-03 11:51 PM


Hellos are just around the corner for true friends, Sven. What a sweet gesture for Teresa. Please give her my best wishes in her journey! Well written, my friend!  

God bless America, my home sweet home.

Sven
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20 posted 2001-11-04 06:09 PM


thank you all again my friends. . . it's wonderful when "good-bye" becomes "hello". . .

thank you so much. . .  

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

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