Goodbye

We set out a long time ago. Years stretched before us, like a vast land, With pathways and hills to explore. We journeyed. But much too soon We are nearing the shore of the sea And my heart is heavy. For you will embark on a ship That will carry you to a country I cannot see in my dreams. Sure footed, you will step aboard And maybe glance backwards once. I shall remain on the shore, Sand flowing through my empty hands.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 7/20/2018 8:16:00 AM

A lovely and touching write, Agnes.

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 8/29/2017 6:41:00 AM

Congrats Agnes, for your well-deserved second placement in the contest!! ;-)

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/25/2017 12:18:00 PM

Back for a pat to the back, congratulations Agnes...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/25/2017 6:00:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/25/2017 5:24:00 AM

dropping back again with my congrats Agnes:-) hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 8/25/2017 6:00:00 PM

Thanks, Jan.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/11/2016 12:49:00 AM

I am glad to see it got honored this time with a win! I am thinking this was a second chance type contest?

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/11/2016 6:54:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea - yes, it was a second chance contest :)

Joseph May

Date: 10/9/2016 10:19:00 PM

Goodbyes are often tinged with sadness..A heartfelt write...Congrats

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/10/2016 3:58:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph.

Len Gasun

Date: 10/7/2016 7:40:00 AM

A beautiful sad poem my dear friend Agnes. No wonder why I see words of congrats below for this precious gem. My warm congratulations too for the fine win. Hugs and cheers! love and hug, Galeo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/10/2016 3:54:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Galeo.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/5/2016 6:45:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/10/2016 3:54:00 PM

Thanks, Jan.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/2/2016 1:10:00 PM

What a lovely sad poem, Agnes! At the end of the journey it is so hard to say goodbye, but so it must be! The hope of eternal reunion serves to lessen the sadness. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/2/2016 4:25:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words, Paul.

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/2/2016 9:25:00 AM

The journey of life, journey to survive. 'With pathways and hills to explore. We journeyed. But much too soon We are nearing the shore of the sea,' you penned this so pretty my friend...........A.M.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/30/2016 8:04:00 PM

Lovely, sad, and so beautifully expressed, Agnes. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Agnes Krampe
Date: 10/1/2016 3:57:00 AM

Thank you, Sandra.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/30/2016 7:53:00 AM

Agnes- beautifully written, congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 9/30/2016 8:21:00 AM

Thank you, luloo

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/29/2016 11:48:00 PM

This is really good, congrats.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 9/30/2016 2:37:00 AM

Thanks, Richard.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/29/2016 10:34:00 PM

Agnes, I really enjoyed your poem. Thank you for participating in my FIRST contest. Now I know how HARD it is to choose. There is so much talent on the Soup! Congratulations on your win! Janice

Agnes Krampe
Date: 9/30/2016 2:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Janice. I am glad you liked my poem.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/28/2016 6:01:00 PM

Beautiful but sad Agnes:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe
Date: 9/29/2016 3:09:00 AM

Thanks, Jan.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/28/2016 7:40:00 AM

sweet Agnes- sadly beautiful...good luck lovely Agnes :)-luloo

Agnes Krampe
Date: 9/28/2016 1:24:00 PM

Thanks, luloo.