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Leavin' On a Greyhound Bus

He's leavin' on a Greyhound Bus He's done got tired of us Unmatched socks lie in the drawer Loose tobacco on the floor What did he do when he was here What about him did we endear Oh! I remember how he held me close Changes happen that is the way life goes Now a quick hug and gran I love you A few moments and he is through Engrained in my heart and memory When he was totally dependent on me Our grandson has a job with a long haul trucking company..He leaves tomorrow for ten weeks of schooling and training on the job...Yeah!! He finally got a job..

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 10/30/2013 8:38:00 PM
When he returns he will have grown up a little more and his absence makes hearts grow fonder. A loving send off you have written. Hugs
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Date: 10/21/2013 1:42:00 PM
Wow! I wish him fair winds.
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Date: 10/13/2013 6:14:00 AM
Great news Sara..I offer my congrtuations to your Grandson, and on this stong family intoned write, hope you are keeping well Joe..)
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Date: 10/12/2013 10:00:00 AM
I enjoyed this , dear, and I sure hope it works out for him!!
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Date: 10/12/2013 8:59:00 AM
Hi Sara...Nice but sad poem. Not a good feeling when children leave home. Nevertheless,they have to do what they have to do, that's the only way they can grow up.
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Date: 10/12/2013 3:54:00 AM
Oh yes Sara - This is a real heartbreaker but the second line is hilarious and I love the southern red-neck take-off on the Peter, Paul and Mary song... It's obvious that you love him dearly and unconditionally in spite of his faults and that he loves you too...Is this Doris's son? - Tim
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Date: 10/11/2013 9:32:00 PM
You have your heart entangled with him I can tell, you will miss him dearly Sara, and truth be known, he will miss you too! This poem was so endearing, I really loved reading it this evening! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!!
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Date: 10/11/2013 2:49:00 PM
love this clever write, my friend - big congrats on your wins
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Date: 10/11/2013 11:41:00 AM
- Short and straight to the point, well written Sara. :) - (Let him go .... he makes so much mess ....) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/11/2013 10:14:00 AM
such pathos drifting through each phrase, sara... so well created and felt right through the veins.. wondrful stuff!..;) huggs
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