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HopeS
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0 posted 2002-07-10 01:08 PM



Postponing Goodbye

I was reading letters
From moments in time
When words reached  
Heart touching mine

Messages were many
Desires flowing then  
Memories do remain
Of where and when

So now I’m clinging
Yes, its foolish of me
To continue desiring
Of what cannot be

Postponing goodbye
Hanging suspended
Before heart breaks
Knowing its ended

Hope © 2002

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nakdthoughts
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Between the Lines
1 posted 2002-07-10 02:09 PM


I can relate all to well Hope

nicely expressed
hugs
M

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2002-07-10 02:12 PM


HopeS
You write very well and I seek you out.
Enjoyed.

Daniel van Vliet
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3 posted 2002-07-10 06:31 PM


.... my heart bleeds, because I know the pain/anger/lonliness of missing th someone trapped in letters, trapped in a time when all you need was them.... maybe we still need them.

Beautiful poem....

the_loner_23
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since 2002-06-08
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Jacksonville, Florida, USA
4 posted 2002-07-10 06:32 PM


I can relate to this when I went through my breakup with greg. Good poem.

Cold hands means a warm heart

Kitty**
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5 posted 2002-07-10 06:54 PM


I am also postponing a goodbye.
And I suppose I am clinging too.
For I know what's in store for me.
A painful heartache to get through.

I share your misery. (Hugs)

Kitty

If you can't make it so,
you need to let it go!

Mistletoe Angel
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6 posted 2002-07-10 10:38 PM




(big hugggssssss) Oh Hope, this is so very sad, sweet friend, my heart goes out to you, I know these feelings and I hope you feel better now after finding new beauties in life! (sigh) My thoughts are with you, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Hope, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

SmartChick
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On A Journey To The Unknown
7 posted 2002-07-10 11:15 PM


Sending hugs to you Hope. I know so well how this feels. It is so hard to say goodby to the one you love.
Chanson
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8 posted 2002-07-10 11:27 PM


I agree. The goodbyes are extremely hard to say (and do). The finality is dreadful.

Nicely put, Hope.

Chanson

Aimster
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Charlotte, NC
9 posted 2002-07-11 02:17 AM


hope...
this was a very touching write.
goodbyes are very hard, i agree...
but yours is written with class and
elegance. one can't ask for much more
than that. 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"

passing shadows
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displaced
10 posted 2002-07-11 05:53 AM


yep, I know I'm good at this too...I admire those that can drop things like bad habits and move on...rare, few, and far between
HopeS
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11 posted 2002-07-11 08:57 AM


Thank you all for your replies with  care and understanding , it does help and I appreciate all your thoughts
Hope

Goodknight
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12 posted 2002-07-11 10:06 AM


thanks for a powerful look into the struggles of your heart and spirit - your poetry is well written - Paul
Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-07-11 02:18 PM


Hope...this is an excellent piece, but I hope that you find the courage to say goodbye.
I have always found that the best way to end things is with a swift slice...
From the look of your replies...I think I am unusual...
but, it has served me well because I don't think I have had much romantic heartbreak in my life...
so please, try to find the courage to end it because hanging on is so much more painful and drags the pain on for much longer.

~ sympathetic hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled"  Gwendolyn Brooks

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