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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

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2016

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Mike Hauser Date: 10/2/2016 8:06:00 PM One I wish I'd written! Love it! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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.

Beautiful Scars Date: 9/29/2016 8:59:00 AM beautifully sad DT, congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Login to Reply 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.. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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] Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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". Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply

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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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!

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