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A Gift of Goodbye
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A Gift of Goodbye |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... 
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A Gift of Goodbye Sitting there alone in the shadowed moonlight Late into night, no one to hear the cries Embracing words that reveals a poet's soul and dreams Reminiscing lost love, a love born of angels and butterflies 'Twas carried forth by the sweetest of angels' touch Words filled with love embedded in parchments textured page Harsh truth revealed, that love alone wouldn't be enough To fight these battles now found on life's great stage And as those smoldering tears splash across the page See yet another dream draining from that starlit sky Imparted words of love, offered freely heart and soul Now all that's left, the greatest gift! A gift of goodbye! This last gift to be given, one last thought, a glimpse of love Of two souls entwined, how once they danced in their dreams Perhaps one day they'll reminisce and we'll see Those angel's tears reflected in lunar beams "I've done all the dumb things"....Paul Kelly |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Eagle One, when given like this goodbye is a gift, although I had never considered it to be so before. write on Kethry Those of us who refuse to risk and grow get swallowed up by life. Patty Hansen. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Well, I can definitely relate to this one. Excellent expression in this piece and wonderful penning in both style and flow. The words still ringing in the ears but the release seeming so far away now. Great read all the way around. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
No words can possibly tell you how much this poem means to me. As a poet, it's uncanny how sometimes another poet can write the very words you are living and not even know. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this....a gift for peace of mind. "When red-haired girls scamper like roses over the rain-green grass, and the sun drips honey." Laurie Lee |
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kitkat Senior Member
since 2000-01-11
Posts 878Nova Scotia |
Very nicely done |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
this was just beautiful! i too never thought saying "goodbye" was much of a gift, but after reading this, i do believe i've changed my mind! just a wonderful write, very touching, very tender...*sighs* take care amy  "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart & can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Saying goodbye when you know things cant work is a gift...a painful one yes...but a gift nonetheless...and you have written this so beautifully...thanks...and hugs |
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Dee Member Elite
since 2000-08-19
Posts 2330Queensland, Australia |
Eddie, this is a beautiful way of looking at goodbyes. Nicely written. One to keep. Dee I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
My angel winged friend...you have opened the eyes of those around you with your poetry and shown that any selfless gift can be seen as a gift when placed in the light of friendship...even "goodbye"...Beautiful work Eagle..your heart wears those wings quite well~ |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I came back to read this again and again...taking different meanings each time I read it... |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderful expression of the gift of saying goodbye...so many wonderful fulfilling lines in this piece...great writing!! The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
This is very lovely....thank you for this one! |
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mystic requiem Member
since 2001-01-26
Posts 144 |
Simply wonderful! Although it makes my heart hurt. More of this please! *thanx*   |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Goodbyes are always hard, and I think the hardest of all is when we have to say goodbye to love. Though I'm not technically leaving I won't be around very much. So I wanted to thank you one and all for your comments, friendship, sharing and caring that you have given over this past year. It has meant more to me than you will ever know. Take care and peace to all. "I've done all the dumb things"....Paul Kelly |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Eagle... sorry I took so long to reply to this... Ive been on a bit of a break as well... this is a sincere and touching gift of verse. and it shows your true spirit and character... your unselfish heart. Take all the time you need... thats the beauty of this special place... we're always here... we will save your spot sweet friend take care of you jm Strange ... the desire for certain pleasures is a part of my pain. ~Kahlil Gibran~ |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Eagle--Goodbye is a gift that give freedom..and when it's done with a loving heart, is one of the best. Your poem is beautifully written! Take care. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
My simple thank you hardly seems to be enough, but I do thank you! Take care! "I've done all the dumb things"....Paul Kelly |
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Mother_Earth Senior Member
since 2000-11-20
Posts 13701/2 year Texas & 1/2 year Michigan |
Eagle One, I just saw this and that you are going to be away. Now listen, you be sure to pack all you need, be sure to check in, have fun, but be careful! Just want you to know I will miss 'ya and look for your work. Hugs, ME |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Beautifully written, my friend. Sometimes life surprises us with the direction it goes in. You just never know. This was a great write. Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
Thankyou for the thoughts my friends! "I've done all the dumb things"....Paul Kelly |
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