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Magnus
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0 posted 2002-04-07 05:54 PM


We said it once...whispering softly
the sound of goodbye, of you and me
We felt the touch, making it so tough
Knowing the words, would be rough

We shed a tear, shared a sob or two
We gave it all, so delicate, so true.
Our love sharing with such emotion
Every word given, so much devotion.

I grasped your hand, holding so tight
I whispered softly, lovingly this night
I sobbed and trembled as I listened
for this goodbye surely was destined

I love you now as I loved you then
I’ll love and remember all within
I’ll keep your memory close I will
Till time and heart both stand still.

The thoughts of you I surely keep
as my world takes me into sleep
I’ll carry you forever in my soul
even as the last of our bell’s toll

You have been such a treasure to me
So warm, so wonderful, don’t you see
I’ll leave you there, a tear in eyes
As we tenderly share these goodbyes.

You know...

© Copyright 2002 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
Suetang
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1 posted 2002-04-07 06:28 PM


Hello Barry

I could feel the warmth and love in your beautiful words.  This person been so very special for you to pen such adoring words.

Take care.....Sue

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2 posted 2002-04-07 06:45 PM


Magnus darling boy what an utterly beautiful goodbye this is, so tenderly soft so heart wrenchingly aching. You know I love it, how well you write of this goodbye, how beautifully you sing the song of soul’s farewell. Absolutely beautiful writing darling heart exquisite

I love it utterly utterly utterly.


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace Luke 2:79


Sunshine
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3 posted 2002-04-07 07:02 PM



What a lovely write!  Straight from the heart!

Ivy Rose
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4 posted 2002-04-07 07:16 PM


Magnus...So many goodbyes expressed here tonight. This poem so very well-written and emotions expertly expressed.

***Ivy Rose

Dee
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5 posted 2002-04-07 07:34 PM


Magnus, so sad the goodbye but so beautiful the memories.

Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life.     a brand

Enchantress
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6 posted 2002-04-07 08:01 PM


Ah Barry...another goodbye poem tonight...
This one left a big ol lump in my throat!
I think I need a hug!

~Somewhere in my heart I'm always
dancing with you in the summer rain~

Bill Charles
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7 posted 2002-04-07 08:06 PM


Barry - a sad, but lovely write...

BC

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8 posted 2002-04-07 08:31 PM


Magnus I know what goodbyes feel like. I have been there.This is so sad and heartfelt.
I hope it wasn't final and that you will see that person again. great write. floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2002-04-07 08:31 PM


I love you now as I loved you then
I’ll love and remember all within
I’ll keep your memory close I will
Till time and heart both stand still.

There isn't an easy way to say those dreaded words,
but you've sure written them beautifully Magnus!  


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10 posted 2002-04-07 09:30 PM




(big hugggsssssss) This is so very sad but gorgeous, sweet friend, it too always saddens me to see so many lovers say goodbye and my heart goes out to all who turn their seperate ways like this! (sigh) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this one too left a lump in my throat! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

SmartChick
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11 posted 2002-04-07 09:57 PM


Another goodbye! I'm struggling with this myself. Barry, I wish you lots of luck.
ShadowRider
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12 posted 2002-04-07 11:58 PM


Magnus:

no greater schism, i think, is when
part of ourselves are cleaved, and then
give ourselves to another, away
perhaps never to meet another day

but we save the good and the memories within
when life experiences wear threadbare, thin
but no person may take from our past
that which we loved; that which lasts


this is one of your better works, in my humble opin
clear, and heartfelt
with the ring of truth.
jkf

Magicmystery
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13 posted 2002-04-08 12:12 PM


I know what Good-bye feels like to, Barry.  My husband and I had this night 16 years ago Valentines Day freezing our buts off outside the chapel at our youth retreat.... we had no Idea that we would be reunited 13 years later.... What a sad poem!!!! and so beautifully and masterfully written... I feel your grief.   I just hope that there is a happy ending out there somewhere waiting for you....

Love, Light and Peace,

Sherry

Cherish the good memories past and look forward to the adventure called Tomorrow.
But above all... be kind to yourself today.

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14 posted 2002-04-08 09:51 AM


I’ll keep your memory close I will
Till time and heart both stand still.

Very sad... but very beautiful. *S*

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15 posted 2002-04-12 05:36 PM


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16 posted 2002-04-12 06:51 PM


magnus~

this was so sad and broke my heart...
i could feel the goodbye in this, but
you paint your memories beautiful
with such loving words...hold onto
those memories my friend, for they
will see you through way past the
words of "goodbye" this reminded me
of someone who is very dear and special
to me, who i had to say goodbye to.

take care.
amy

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

SEA
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with you
17 posted 2002-04-14 08:53 PM


"I love you now as I loved you then
I’ll love and remember all within
I’ll keep your memory close I will
Till time and heart both stand still."


this touches soooooo deeply
thank you for this one

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