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TerryW
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since 2000-03-23

Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA

0 posted 2006-10-22 09:23 PM

The Last Goodbye

Daylight offers no solace;
Nighttime no reprieve,
Time flies by in an endless blur,
Yet I can do nothing but grieve.

Sadness holds my heart
In its cold and withered hand;
Crushing with every breath I take,
Its icy grip I cannot withstand.

Haunted every waking hour,
Anguished within my dreams;
Seeking peace in this time of sorrow
My tortured Soul silently screams.

The deepest regret in my burdened heart
Is never saying that final goodbye;
And so I pray that the Angels will bear
These words I have penned to you on high:

To you whom I have loved and lost,
Though you left this world behind;
You will never be far from my thoughts,
You remain forever in my heart and mind.

~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

TerryW
Senior Member

since 2000-03-23

Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA

1 posted 2006-10-22 09:25 PM

Hello, everyone! I know that it has been a long time since I last posted, but I felt like this is the best place I can be right now, and I have missed all of my dear friends here. This is actually the first thing that I have penned in a long time as well. I lost my father on Labor day this year, and I just felt that I needed to get everything out so that I can start the healing process. I also know that my friends here will understand. I think this has given me the chance to cleanse myself and start living again. Thanks to you all for allowing us the chance to express our joys, our sadnesses, and our fears in a warm and welcoming environment. Especially you, Ron!

~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

2 posted 2006-10-22 09:56 PM

welcome back

bslicker

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since 2000-12-04

Posts 2321
state of mind

3 posted 2006-10-23 04:36 AM

The angel's will pass it on, as so did you
Good write
Welcome back

Bernie

A smile a day keeps the world in smile's.
Bernie Slicker

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2006-10-23 07:31 AM

Terry~
My dear, dear friend ... I have missed you so~
I hold your hand in sorrow for the loss of your father ... the ache you penned is very touching~

It is a difficult time to go through and maybe in coming 'home', friends can help with true comfort from our hearts~

Love ya' hon ... stay within this circle of gentle friends~

Check your email and then write me~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
Email - [email protected]

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

5 posted 2006-10-23 08:43 AM

Welcome back!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
It's good to be among caring friends.
Hugs~Nancy

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2006-10-23 08:45 AM

TerryW
That is a large shadow, wonderful write.

Becky Mangrum
Member

since 2006-10-18

Posts 56

7 posted 2006-10-23 09:11 AM

I too am sorry for your lose.
May God lead you in your time of need.

DragonStar
Junior Member

since 2006-10-20

Posts 13
Michigan, USA

8 posted 2006-10-23 09:20 AM

Sorry for your loss. Thank you for your heart. I felt it in mine.

Love and Light, Blessed Be!!!

Kelly

'Do not follow the Path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail.' -Ashanti Proverb

INclan
Senior Member

since 1999-07-20

Posts 1024
Indiana, USA

9 posted 2006-10-23 10:32 AM

I am sorry for your loss.
I know your pain...specially the 4th verse.
I know how it feels when your heart doesn't sing.
I am VERY glad to see you return.
Thank you for sharing this piece of yourself with us.
Regards,
INclan

TerryW
Senior Member

since 2000-03-23

Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA

10 posted 2006-10-23 12:37 PM

Thank you to everyone. I have felt a burden lift after I posted this. I think the worst thing was that I didn't get to say "Goodbye" or "I love you". But I have said it now in my own way. You guys are wonderful. I think I am not going to stay away for so long this time.

~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

TerryW
Senior Member

since 2000-03-23

Posts 779
Louisville, Mississippi, USA

11 posted 2006-10-23 12:42 PM

Marge
My dear friend -- I will be writing to you. I just wanted to thank you for posting to my old stuff in Open Poetry #6. That was a long time ago, but very well worth remembering.

Thanks...

~Hugs~

~you reached inside, you touched my heart,
and I am all the better for it~
Terry A. Woodson, Jr.

PoetrySinger
Member

since 2006-10-16

Posts 54

12 posted 2006-10-23 12:45 PM

"I Am All"
I am the sad song of the Indian
for the land...
I am the wail for justice
of all men...

I am all in all.
Look for me!

I am words to those who cannot speak...
Cripples' feet...
I am the eyes of the blind,
ears of the deaf...

I am all in all...
Look for me!

I am the life of trees in Autumn
giving up their leaves
to build a resurrection
for the spring...

I am.

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