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How Do I Say Goodbye?
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How Do I Say Goodbye? |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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The picture frames stand empty Where once your image graced My sheets no longer bear your scent All visible marks of you erased Caught between love and hate I walk the thin red line When does the healing begin? I’m still waiting for that sign Some memories make me smile But most just make me cry I’ve already walked away But how do I say goodbye? |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Don't worry about saying good-bye. Just walk away and hold your head up. Some things are easier left to the silent bids of farewell. Heartwrenching write from you this early morn, hope you are alright. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Wow! You have expressed a feeling that I know so very well. I wish I had the answer for you, and for me. "The heart and soul have no illusion of boundries when friendship is the quest" ~ My Angel. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Tara~ This is so softly aching ... *Hugs* to you, dear lady. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
each line expresses your pain. huge hug, take care and thanks for sharing. "an afixiation a fix on anything the line of life the limb of a tree the hands of he and the promise that s/he is blessed among women". Patti Smith |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Mark, I need the goodbye for closure. It's hard to move on when your heart won't let go. EagleOne, isn't it funny how in the beginning of a relationship, we think we know all the answers but we're left with questions at the end? Marge and Brian, thank you for the hug. Soft arms are exactly what I need. Take me as I am or watch me as I go |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Heartfelt indeed..there is nothing wrong with smiling and crying..i guess it is just a healing process we have to go thru..take care..  ~Victoria~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Tara, I was there either, and all I can say is that time will health wounds, even the deepest wounds. but there will always some leftover, that will remind you, but also will make you stronger in your strength to survive the heartpain. Take care....Charisma |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Anyone who would say goodby to such a lovely young woman would have to be nuts! This is very nice, very well written, and sincere, honest, I truly enjoyed it! "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey."" Laurie Lee Kathleen |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
Hi Tara, When does the healing begin? A frequently asked question....with sort of an "answerless reply" if that is indeed a word! Hollow response..... Hey, have you started on your other poem yet? You know the one.....lol.... Lots of love and Hugs, JULIE I am a Life Purpose Coach who specializes in assisting men and women to clarify their Life Purpose and then in turn live true to their purpose. After 5 years working with the Severely Mentally Ill in County Mental Health, I gave up the bureaucracy (and safe, secure blanket) of this environment to pursue my own purpose and passion. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Tara, I am asking the same question. It is so hard for the heart to give up. Hugs, and hope things feel better soon. Catalinamoon |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Julie,no, I haven't yet started on that poem. With 4 children underfoot, it's hard to write. Victoria, life is full of processes for our growth. Some are painful, others joyous. In the case of a love affair, you get both. Joy in the beginning, pain at the end. Charisma, that's what I'm praying for. Enough time to get past the hurt and on with my life. Exactly how long does it take? Irish Rose, he's not nuts. I'm actually the one who ended it but it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier. Catalinamoon, thank you for reading.< !signature--> Take me as I am or watch me as I go [This message has been edited by Tara Simms (edited 10-21-2000).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Tara, *HuGS* to you as often as you need. Excellent write. Be well Kethry Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. Gail Sheehy |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh Tara ... it's so difficult to say goodbye. You've expressed these emotions achingly well, hugs to you! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
quote: Tara, all I can say is. . . I know. . . but you will be able to let go. . . one day. . . How long does it take? I wish I knew. . . Heartfelt my friend. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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