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Echoes of Goodbye

He watched her leave that autumn day Yet he seemed to not know why His boozing should have given it away All he heard next were echoes of her goodbye Years later he thought of that moment Now he wished she had not left A moment that replayed to his discontent He felt loss, emotionally bereft He became a prisoner of lost love Trapped behind the hands of time A moment he often thought of Still hearing the echoes of her goodbye chime 9-1-2021

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/23/2021 7:45:00 AM

So sad Joseph, and yet how often does this happen worldwide, every day of the year - a wise poem, hope many heed it for themselves or to be able to tell others. Very well penned my friend. Hugs,Blessings, Jennifer.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/3/2021 3:37:00 AM

So beautifully penned rhyme and so emotional Joseph... God bless... ~ Ani

Joseph May
Date: 9/3/2021 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Anitha

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/2/2021 5:53:00 AM

Well written Joseph and so true how this happens. I hope you have a nice day :)

Joseph May
Date: 9/3/2021 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Heidi

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/2/2021 1:51:00 AM

Such a true, but sad situation in many homes, Joseph, great rhyme:)

Joseph May
Date: 9/2/2021 4:35:00 AM

So true Jo, thank you

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/1/2021 8:31:00 PM

"His boozing should have given it away" So true, but that's not always the case. Addictions take over your life. Your thoughts hold many emotions and they touch my heart deeply. ~ Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 9/2/2021 4:35:00 AM

Yes addiction takes over your brain, its very sad, thanks Brandy

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/1/2021 3:10:00 PM

That’s a sad goodbye Joseph, a wonderful poem… Belle

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2021 6:30:00 PM

Thank you Belle..

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/1/2021 2:07:00 PM

Poignant echoes of goodbye--expertly evoked in this well crafted poem.

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2021 6:29:00 PM

Thank you Vijay

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/1/2021 1:06:00 PM

Good penning, Joseph. I'd like to say I feel sorry for him, but, I can't. He made his bed and now he must lie in it. The poem itself, however, has my admiration.

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2021 6:29:00 PM

Thank you Milton unfortunately many people fall victim to addiction..

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/1/2021 12:35:00 PM

He has only himself to blame Joseph, many relationships ruined because of it. For many its an addiction and its all downhill. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2021 6:27:00 PM

Like any addiction things always go downhill, Thanks Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/1/2021 12:19:00 PM

Alcoholism is the ruin of many relations.

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2021 12:20:00 PM

So true Victor, thank you