Goodbye

I am afraid to get close to people
Because I may have to say, ‘Goodbye’

It brings me back sad memories.

I said, ‘Goodbye’ to my brother
My best friend
When I was 10
I said ‘Goodbye’ to my dog
Another best friend
When I was 14
I said. ‘Goodbye’ to my father
When I was 14.
I never saw them again.

Then I said, ‘Goodbye’ to my mother
When I was 16.

When I came to America
I moved all over the country
I said, ‘Good byes’ to many of my friends

Goodbye, John
Goodbye, Jane
Goodbye, Bowwow
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye

Why do I have to say
So many goodbyes?

It hurts

Now I am in my twilight years
Waiting for God
To call me home

Will I get to see my loved ones
When I cross the bridge
Of no return
At a place called Heaven?

I sure hope so
It will be so nice 
To see them again
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Theraven Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 11:17 PM
Hi-Dong, Where did the words leave us? I'll stand beside the well, pale in hand. Please let there be more water for those so thirsty. -Richard
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June 17, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Hi-Dong, "Will I get to see my loved ones When I cross the bridge / At a place called Heaven? // I sure hope so / It will be so nice / To see them again" I hope so too friend. Happy Father's Day. -Richard
Theraven Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 7:45 PM
Never a good-bye for those kept near our heart. Tis the season to be merry. -Richard
Pederson Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 10:25 PM
I will not say goodbye to you, just hello when you past the gate keeper. emotional write , you express your sadness but you you find joy when those that past beyond greet you again.
Theraven Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 10:41 PM
Hi-Dong, I understand this too well. Please let me tell you..goodbye. First. -Richard
Theraven Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 11:30 PM
And now I say hello..,I returned to say that I hope you get to take back all your goodbyes one day. -Richard
May Avatar
September 21, 2019 at 1:13 PM
I know exactly how you feel to many goodbyes my friend!
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