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That One Goodbye
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That One Goodbye |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA 
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I’m going down home, Back to the dark wood And diamond studded skies. I’m going to climb a tree, A very tall tree, and I’ll be A squirrel in an old man’s skin, As I stand upon a high, strong bough And stretch forth my arm, And with a steady, mortal finger, I’ll touch a star and give it A new name, and from thence I’ll be ready to say, goodbye, Whenever that final goodbye Should happen to come along. Ah, is it not good to be old, With the annals of time unwound Like a long scroll, filled with wonders— Of places, of moments, of family, Of friends, when saying that singular, most holy, Goodbye? |
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gilead Senior Member
since 2008-03-10
Posts 1067nevada, USA |
I suppose we all have a fantasy or two floating around in the skull, waiting for recall now and then. Art |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Yes Art, we all have many memories and fantasies about what we would like to do and your very wise poem pretty much puts the into perspective. Ida |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Art, This is very good. I like it. When I get that urge, I always climb up on to my flat roof, and look out over the city. Bobby |
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shyvl Senior Member
since 2008-04-11
Posts 531texas, usa |
Such eloquence--What a beautful image of saying goodbye to life-when that time comes. thanks for sharing sharyn |
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Larrysmom Senior Member
since 2008-04-03
Posts 533Florida, USA |
Oh this is beautiful and sad and then beautiful again... Tammy<333 |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"As I stand upon a high, strong bough And stretch forth my arm, And with a steady, mortal finger, I’ll touch a star and give it A new name, and from thence I’ll be ready to say, goodbye," ~ Those lines literally choked me up. They were so poignant ~ and beautiful. I could see the whole scenario being played out ~ except for the final goodbye...  Love & Star Light, EA  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Very beautifully written! ARCTIC WIND  |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
"I’m going down home, Back to the dark wood And diamond studded skies. I’m going to climb a tree, A very tall tree, and I’ll be A squirrel in an old man’s skin," ------------------- Wonderful. A |
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