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I Cannot Say Goodbye
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I Cannot Say Goodbye |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea 
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I Cannot Say Goodbye by Michael I cannot say goodbye to her, this friend I held so very dear, and even as the flowers wilt, I know I cannot shed a tear. For if I do, it might be real, then grief would feast upon my heart. I know that I would surely die, so dare not even let them start. Such loving memories I have. The summer rain upon her face, how her hand fit my own so well. I pray that time will not erase. Contagious always, was her laugh. I smile as I remember it. She'd often flirt and so would I, while we held hands as we would sit. Be damned, that tear that just escaped! That it did fall, I am not sure, but does not mean that she is gone. If but grief had a pill or cure. If you think time can heal such hurt, you tell a lie, to hell with you! She is not buried in this dirt, We've still so many things to do. On dew-soaked earth I kneel and speak, and touch each letter of her name, embrace gray granite, cold and dead, and know I'll never be the same. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Michael--So very sad...and so very well written...a tear-your ink-I think |
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JLR Senior Member
since 2001-02-04
Posts 1785 |
Beautifully, gently sad. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is stunning---an sadly accurate portrayal of grief. Beautiful but with that undercurrent of anger and frustration that paints the reality of the pain of loss. Exquisite, Michael. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Oh, Michael~ What a poignantly written piece. I am easily moved to tears with thoughts such as these ... 'We've still so many things to do.' Tender render~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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elizabeth anne Member
since 2001-03-29
Posts 83 |
Beautiful, haunting and sad.. Elizabeth Anne |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I thought that this was so very beautiful but so very sad. Again you weaved your weaves so well Michael......pure magic do you weave!! Thank you so much.....Sue Suetang |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
sometimes,it's hard to say goodbye  enjoy |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
If only we could change the course of time, and sway the tides of love.....how glorious and full our empty spaces would be.... I share these feelings with you......'s' Live...Love...Be grateful for both!! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Denial, anger, heartbreak, despair... all elements of grief you've portrayed vividly and with excellence. Great poem! |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
powerful poem here, Michael. Reaches deep within this reader's well of emotion. Well done. Michael (Anderson) |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to come by and read this piece. Your kindness and comments mean a lot. Thank you, sincerely. I'm most grateful. Michael Proust- |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
...you speak of love so great....so painful.. beautifully written... hugs, g where am i...WHOA! and what am i doing in this handbasket!?! |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Michael, So sad and filled with longing. Why is good-bye always the hardest word? It is never easy. Best wishes to you. LW All writing comes |
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Rosebud1229 Senior Member
since 2000-04-05
Posts 1813North Carolina |
beautifully written, sometimes when the tears fall the realization sets in. As you clearly wrote. Very sad. |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Oh Michael, this hurt to read, so very well penned with deep emotion!~ Take care, Melissa~ |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
So bittersweet. I think there were some fantastic moments to savor, and when a new romance begins, you will take all of these memories with you and improve on them, good luck and I loved your wonderful poem. |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
dgvarner, Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. LW, No, it never is. Thanks for reading. Rosebud, Yes, very true. Thank you for coming by and taking the time to read this piece. Melissa, I appreciate you reading this and thank you. Mysteria, It's just a story. I thank you for reading and am pleased that you liked it. Michael Proust- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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