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good-byes and hellos
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good-byes and hellos |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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*For my friend, Teresa* In the grand scheme of things a good-bye is only two words “good”, meaning that we wish that only good things follow you all the days of your life and “bye” meaning that it’s time for you to move on along the path that’s yours it’s the leaving that’s always hard because people become part of your life you work with them, you smile with them, you cry with them they become a part of you and when it’s time to say “good-bye” we find that it’s never easy even when we know that we have to go so, we say, “good-bye” to you for now, knowing that “good-bye” is never the end and that a “hello” is never too far away. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Wonderful expression...James |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh gosh did this ever bring tears to my eyes.....You have a heart of gold, dear Sven. I am sure this poem will touch her deeply. **hugs** I hate good-byes.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Well said oh GR8 Voice of the Northlands. Straight from the heart...and a very big one at that  Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write. |
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Decaflame Senior Member
since 2001-05-11
Posts 1635 |
So like you to find the good in all things that go bye... well done, my friend... |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
This is just lovely. |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Goodbyes are so hard. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
It's not easy to watch our friends go their own way. You're right, goodbyes are not the end, I just wish they didn't have to go. I liked how you said this. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Goodbye feels like the most sad thing possible to me, and even all the positive thoughts in the world, and the good intentions to all..it still hurts like hell. Awesome poem, my friend. Sandra |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
never say goodbye...... my friend and i always share this.... eybnever ever say goodbye..... you said, "it’s the leaving that’s always hard"...... yes oh so true..... but it is in the carrying in your heart all the memories and beauty of the being together that matters most and you said it so much better than i could here wonderful writing, my friend |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thank you all my friends. . . yes, good-byes are hard. . . but, we can at least focus on the positives. . . and wish those who leave us well. . . ------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Tiersdin Member Elite
since 2000-11-17
Posts 2364east coast |
Ditto all of the above! beautifully written, Sven... ~Tier |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
You have such a great way of looking at life...then putting it into words. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
This is really lovely Sven I enjoyed. Makes saying goodbye, so much easier  Maree |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Very well put Sven! A very positive way of saying till we meet again! Excellent! Sincerely, Regina |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) Oh my gosh, this is so so sad, I cried all throughout your compassionate words! (sad sigh) Your beautiful heart always shines with compassion for all! God Bless You, sweet John! (big hugggssssss) You have such a beautiful heart, sweet friend, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Skyfire
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
This one just about made me cry it was so touching! Good-byes are so hard, I get all teared up just thinking that I have to say good-bye to my parents in just 10 short months! Thanks for sharing! ~I am a computer genius... Hey! How do you turn this thing on?!? |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Tender words from a tender heart... Beautiful as always dear Sven Isis |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
John, this was so touching and beautiful. you have such a way with words. even though this was bittersweet, i am sure she will enjoy it very much. i know i did. thank you for posting such a gem. take care. ~amy~ "I could kiss you in |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Hellos are just around the corner for true friends, Sven. What a sweet gesture for Teresa. Please give her my best wishes in her journey! Well written, my friend!  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thank you all again my friends. . . it's wonderful when "good-bye" becomes "hello". . . thank you so much. . . ---------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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