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There Are No Good Goodbyes

For every good thing in this life There seems to be a bad All the good ones make us happy The bad ones mad or sad But then there is the word goodbye Which I've never understood Cause every time I've said those words Was anything but good When those I love must go away Other words I utilize See you later, so long, farewell Or wave and just say bye But every time I've said goodbye It always made me cry And that's the reason why I say There are no good, goodbyes September 26 2016

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Mike Hauser

Date: 10/2/2016 8:06:00 PM

One I wish I'd written! Love it!

Daniel Turner
Date: 10/3/2016 7:08:00 AM

Now Mike. You write better ones than this. Thank you for the kind comment and support:)

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/29/2016 1:04:00 PM

Yes.No good goodbyes. Congrats Daniel to win.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/30/2016 9:28:00 PM

Thank you, Anisha. You are very thoughtful. I appreciate your kind comments and your support.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/29/2016 8:59:00 AM

beautifully sad DT, congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Laura. Have I told you how much I like your new photo icon:) I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/29/2016 8:39:00 AM

This is sad Daniel, love how you wrote this, so sincere, so honest..

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:18:00 AM

Thank you Harry for your support and kind comments. You are very thoughtful.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/29/2016 8:14:00 AM

You're right, Daniel. "Bye" and "goodbye" are very different. "Goodbye" implies finality. Congrats on your well-deserved win! Janice

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:17:00 AM

Thank you, Janice. You are a dear friend. I appreciate your support and thoughtfulness.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/29/2016 8:06:00 AM

Nice 2nd place win congrats Daniel!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:16:00 AM

Thank you, John for your continued support and encouragement. You are very kind.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/29/2016 6:39:00 AM

i don't like goodbyes, daniel... makes me teary-eyed!.. this is a sensitive, fine piece..huggs and big CONGRATS!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:15:00 AM

Thank you, Nette. Your support and encouraging comments have helped me immensely. I appreciate your kindness.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/29/2016 5:59:00 AM

I think the people in Hawaii have it right with Aloha, hello and goodbye combined into one. This is a very well expressed contemplative piece.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:12:00 AM

I think you are right, Richard. Hope you are well! I really appreciate your support and kind comments.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/29/2016 2:56:00 AM

Made me think Daniel and I will choose my words carefully and not use goodbye which is forever:-( hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:11:00 AM

Well Jan. Since I am getting older and not in the best of health, I say goodbye now more than I ever have. One just really never knows. I appreciate all of the support and kindness you have shown me during my first 9 months here. You are such a kind lady:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/28/2016 11:50:00 PM

awesome concept you came up with "no good goodbye" Big congrats Now see there, I gave an oldie I was fond of and didn't place with it. Glad you could place with yours.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:07:00 AM

I think I'm the one of the few who wrote a new poem. I appreciate your kindness Andrea. You are always so encouraging. That's very sweet:)

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 9/28/2016 11:22:00 PM

So well said in lines and so true...I agree goodbye is anything but good! Congrats on your high place friend. X]

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:05:00 AM

Thank you, Sunita for your support and kind comments. I really like this new photo you have. Very nice:)

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/28/2016 11:03:00 PM

Hi Daniel, It's so good to see you on the winners list with this well written write. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:04:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis for your support and your kind comments. You are very thoughtful.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/28/2016 10:43:00 PM

Congratulations are in order : ) Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:03:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Eve. You are very thoughtful. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 9/28/2016 9:56:00 PM

Congratulations Daniel on the placement of the contest. Goodbye is sometimes very challenging.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 9:01:00 AM

Thank you Mrs Nayda for giving me the opportunity to compete in your contest and for the placement of my poem. I appreciate your kindness and support.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/28/2016 8:03:00 PM

Daniel, I will never think of the word 'goodbye' the same way again. You are right...it sounds so final. I love the way you wrote this poem and the emotion it portrays. 7 and Fave for me. Sandra

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/29/2016 8:59:00 AM

Thank you Mrs. Sandra. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/28/2016 6:41:00 PM

I agree Daniel, I usually just say see you later. I enjoyed your poem and finally get to be online to read some of your wonderful verse today. Blessings my friend. ; ) 7 Soup mail

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 7:04:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by. I got your message and send one back You take care. I'll be right here:)

Brenda Mcgrath

Date: 9/28/2016 6:02:00 PM

It sounds like a winner. You are right, goodbye is not a happy word. Hasta luego.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 7:03:00 PM

Thank you, Brenda for the smile. I appreciate your friendly visits. Hasta luego mi amiga:)

John Lawless

Date: 9/28/2016 4:14:00 PM

yes, Daniel, there always seems to be a finality to "goodbyes".

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 5:18:00 PM

Thank you, John for stopping by. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/28/2016 3:13:00 PM

Hi Daniel, I agree with this well written write. There's nothing good about goodbye. When I have to say goodbye it's very difficult to do. If this is for the contest, I wish you the best of luck. A undeniable seven:-) Alexis

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 5:17:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis. I am so glad you decided to stop by today. It's always nice to share a smile with you. I appreciate your kind comments.

Carole Duet

Date: 9/28/2016 2:27:00 PM

Yes, you know I understand totally. "Goodbye" seems more profound somehow. Great little poem. Love it, Daniel.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 5:16:00 PM

Thank you, Carole. Nice to see you today. Hope you are well. I appreciate your kind comments.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/28/2016 12:56:00 PM

- Goodbye ..... I always cry, Daniel - A lovely poem - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 5:15:00 PM

Thank you Anne Lise.So glad you dropped by. I appreciate your kind comments.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/28/2016 12:43:00 PM

Daniel, this is beautiful the way you have present this verse.. I like :) Hugs Eve

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 12:47:00 PM

Thank you, Mrs Eve. I'm glad you dropped by to read and that you liked my little poem. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 9/28/2016 12:12:00 PM

All goodbye make you sad, well-written poem x

John Hamilton

Date: 9/28/2016 10:16:00 AM

Great write, I can feel the emotion in this one, loud and clear. Hope it does well in the contest!

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 12:45:00 PM

Thank you, John. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Tim Smith

Date: 9/28/2016 9:58:00 AM

There seems to be a finality with that word. Makes me want to choose my words wisely. See you soon or take care, maybe ttyl. Nice write DT.

Daniel Turner
Date: 9/28/2016 10:01:00 AM

Yes Tim, I agree. Goodbye does seem final. Just reading the word brings tearful memories for me. I appreciate your kind comments and support. Hope you are well!