Joseph May Poet Rhyme

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 September 23, 2021 at 7:45 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 September 3, 2021 at 3:37 AM So beautifully penned rhyme and so emotional Joseph... God bless... ~ Ani Joseph May September 3, 2021 at 2:56 PM Thank you Anitha

Heidi Sands September 2, 2021 at 5:53 AM Well written Joseph and so true how this happens. I hope you have a nice day :) Joseph May September 3, 2021 at 2:55 PM Thank you Heidi

Joanna Daniel September 2, 2021 at 1:51 AM Such a true, but sad situation in many homes, Joseph, great rhyme:) Joseph May September 2, 2021 at 4:35 AM So true Jo, thank you

Brandy Nicole September 1, 2021 at 8:31 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 September 2, 2021 at 4:35 AM Yes addiction takes over your brain, its very sad, thanks Brandy

Beryl Edmonds September 1, 2021 at 3:10 PM That’s a sad goodbye Joseph, a wonderful poem… Belle Joseph May September 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM Thank you Belle..

Vijay Pandit September 1, 2021 at 2:07 PM Poignant echoes of goodbye--expertly evoked in this well crafted poem. Joseph May September 1, 2021 at 6:29 PM Thank you Vijay

L Milton Hankins September 1, 2021 at 1:06 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 September 1, 2021 at 6:29 PM Thank you Milton unfortunately many people fall victim to addiction..

Tom Cunningham September 1, 2021 at 12:35 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 September 1, 2021 at 6:27 PM Like any addiction things always go downhill, Thanks Tom

Victor Buhagiar September 1, 2021 at 12:19 PM Alcoholism is the ruin of many relations. Joseph May September 1, 2021 at 12:20 PM So true Victor, thank you