Counting Backwards To Good Bye

I may be thought of as unwanted leftovers perhaps;
Maybe that’s because I leave a bad taste in their mouths?
It’s said I’m never on time, never in line; and continually blind somehow;
And how can anyone love me if according to Hoyle I’m so undependable?
      But my pets, they insist that I give them my love; 
      I’m a very nice guy; what’s not to love and I love with such intensity.
      Of course not everyone can accept love like they do. 
      People have expectations and rightly so I guess.
I’m still loved though and I’m loyal and look out for those who love me;
But yet those who were once the closest categorize me as;
Insignificant residue from the past that they wish would go away.
It was once even considered ideally prudent; if I had of perished long ago.
     Perhaps it’s a circle needing to be broken; so leaving little else to say;
     I suppose at this point I should inject a social indemnity;
     That hopes their lives continue to prosperous if it so suits them.
     And me; I’ll do like I always do and make believe it doesn’t matter.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 12/20/2009 8:42:00 PM
To all of you that commented here and perhaps on other poems; I do apologize for being so tardy with my responses. I've been so long out of the loop that believe it or not it took me this long to figure out how to make my replies. I guess that might make me appear stupid but oh well, sorry. My very best to you all and be blessed and have a wonderful Christmas and new year.
Login to Reply
Date: 12/20/2009 8:37:00 PM
Marty thank you also. peace and love to you
Login to Reply
Date: 12/20/2009 8:35:00 PM
Sue M.; I distinctly remember you hitting the crux of the biscuit about another of my writes. It's funny because I thought the same thing about the closing line. Thank you for your attentions to my poems.
Login to Reply
Date: 12/20/2009 8:31:00 PM
Robert perhaps you're right about not being my business but I'm continually disposed to understand. Thanks for the comments and the read.
Login to Reply
Date: 12/20/2009 8:29:00 PM
Sara how kind of you to coin me as a strong personality.
Login to Reply
Date: 12/20/2009 8:28:00 PM
Thank you derrick; I appreciate your comments and thanks for reading
Login to Reply
Date: 12/13/2009 9:48:00 AM
A beautiful read here.... love the story line and it reallly flowed so natural. Have a great sunday as well. :):)
Login to Reply
Date: 12/13/2009 7:33:00 AM
Interesting write from a person of strong personality. Keep the creative and magical pen flowing. Sara
Login to Reply
Date: 12/12/2009 5:31:00 PM
Hi Leonard . Cool free verse thoughts. Always helps to air 'em out, I've found. A wise man told me once along time ago that ," if someone is talking about you behind your back,...it's none of ykour business. " Couldn't understand it then but makes sense more an d more as I try to live like it isn't my bussiness. thanks for sharing -Robert
Login to Reply
Date: 12/12/2009 5:06:00 PM
Ah, such a poignant ending to this powerful write here, Leonard. Of course you care and if they don't well just pet the dog ... smile ... or is it a cat? Hope you have a nice holiday and that 2010 brings much happiness!!
Login to Reply
Date: 12/12/2009 1:35:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem...Marty
Login to Reply
Get a Premium Membership
Get more exposure for your poetry and more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Member Area

My Admin
Profile and Settings
Edit My Poems
Edit My Quotes
Edit My Short Stories
Edit My Articles
My Comments Inboxes
My Comments Outboxes
Soup Mail
Poetry Contests
Contest Results/Status
Followers
Poems of Poets I Follow
Friend Builder

Soup Social

Poetry Forum
New/Upcoming Features
The Wall
Soup Facebook Page
Who is Online
Link to Us

Member Poems

Poems - Top 100 New
Poems - Top 100 All-Time
Poems - Best
Poems - by Topic
Poems - New (All)
Poems - New (PM)
Poems - New by Poet
Poems - Read
Poems - Unread

Member Poets

Poets - Best New
Poets - New
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems
Poets - Top 100 Most Poems Recent
Poets - Top 100 Community
Poets - Top 100 Contest

Famous Poems

Famous Poems - African American
Famous Poems - Best
Famous Poems - Classical
Famous Poems - English
Famous Poems - Haiku
Famous Poems - Love
Famous Poems - Short
Famous Poems - Top 100

Famous Poets

Famous Poets - Living
Famous Poets - Most Popular
Famous Poets - Top 100
Famous Poets - Best
Famous Poets - Women
Famous Poets - African American
Famous Poets - Beat
Famous Poets - Cinquain
Famous Poets - Classical
Famous Poets - English
Famous Poets - Haiku
Famous Poets - Hindi
Famous Poets - Jewish
Famous Poets - Love
Famous Poets - Metaphysical
Famous Poets - Modern
Famous Poets - Punjabi
Famous Poets - Romantic
Famous Poets - Spanish
Famous Poets - Suicidal
Famous Poets - Urdu
Famous Poets - War

Poetry Resources

Anagrams
Bible
Book Store
Character Counter
Cliché Finder
Poetry Clichés
Common Words
Copyright Information
Grammar
Grammar Checker
Homonym
Homophones
How to Write a Poem
Lyrics
Love Poem Generator
New Poetic Forms
Plagiarism Checker
Poetics
Poetry Art
Publishing
Random Word Generator
Spell Checker
Store
What is Good Poetry?
Word Counter