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Tag: goodbye
Magnifying Glass #Newyear #2019 #Happynewyear
Goodbye to a year that will be the past
Adieu to our failed successes that don’t last
we wave a friendly blushing Ciao
Sayonara , gone for now
Magnify the things you’ve done
some things lost others won
rocks pulled from the soil
bread rising never to spoil
all of 2018 now behind
flash of 2019 momentarily blind
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last farewell to friends
sun sets too soon over Nile
loved children smile
Joy in Tears #Uganda #butterfly #children #goodbye
I waved goodbye to my little Bethany who has been my friend over many years and many countries. We tell stories about Jesus together. Today she chose to leave with a friend. Her name is Stella and she is nine years old. Stella and Bethany my la fofo will love village children together.
It’s hard not to shed a tear when my friend and I have shared so much. I am proud of Bethany that she willingly flew into Stella’s satchel for the trip to the village.
Goodbye Bethany. I love you!!!!
And to our dear Acoli family we say goodbye for now. Goodbyes hurt but we are joyful to love you!!!
Tear’s Goodbye #poetry
Each breath shallows
tentative, I hold my own
I miss his crooked smile
he soon will be going home
each given love’s “goodbye”
the tears full in a jar
tomorrow seems awaiting
too close and yet so far
As You Walked Out The Door #Holidays #children #poem
My eyes glinted
the stars caught it
the misty tear “goodbye”
I tried so hard to hide
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The first time you waved
that winning smile followed
my heart couldn’t believe
I’d get used to watching you leave
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your deep voice fills the rooms
in memory’s spaces
and I fight back dreams
to shrink you back to three
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but all that is left
an imprint of your laughter
captive of the autum’s glow
and your 7 foot shadow
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as you walked out my door
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leaves spinning
autumn’s dance floor is full
home is far behind
The prom pt at Chevrefeuille’s is Exodus. This haibun is a reflection of the final waltz of autumn as loved ones say their goodbyes.
I’m also sharing this with the Poetry Pantry where poets join to share a bit of warmth.
Final Goodbye #haiku #photography #memorial
Today ashes spread
upon the sea, your spirit
set free
Carpe Diem’s prompt is Departed Soul. Today was the memorial service for the man who modeled goodness to me as a child. He will always be father in my heart.
I Remember #fall #poetry #photography
Looking up as leaves flutter to earth
Reminding me of Moonlit kisses
The crashing of the waves as our skin touches
laughing as the same song plays in both our heads
Fantastic aromas drive our senses wild
Anticipating our tomorrows
Running to the door for one more embrace
Waving and mouthing the words “goodbye I love you”
Hearing the crackle of fall leaves under my feet
Causing me to remember
Just Say Goodbye (Guest Poet R.S. Mallari)
why do you have to lie?
why make up all those alibis
you just have to say goodbye
let me walk away and cry
why make up all those alibis
you just have to say goodbye
let me walk away and cry
you said you love me but,
fine with me, I can live with that
you asked for some space
I heeded and gone back to my place
why do you have to lie?
why make up all those alibis
you just have to say goodbye
let me walk away and cry
a week later I called to say hi
you told me you needed more time
I held back, let you be alone
knowing everything’s just fine
why do you have to lie?
why make up all those alibis
you just have to say goodbye
let me walk away and cry
a month, you haven’t return my calls
confused I am looking at the walls
I decided to surprise you and all
bringing wine and some chicken rolls
but to my surprise you weren’t alone
you were with someone new all along
why do you have to lie?
why make up all those alibis
you just have to say goodbye
let me walk away and cry
two years have passed by
you called me to say hi
telling me you’re sorry and cried
and that you were so blind
it’s all behind me now, I have a good life
now that I have somebody to hold at night
I don’t need to lie
I will not make up alibis
I’ll just say goodbye
let you walk away and cry
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