Goodbye

Till this day, I think of you. Endearing thoughts my heart once knew. Caught by surprise, you said, " Good Bye." Leaving me here, to wonder why. The heartfelt letters, I sent each night. Were desperate words, to make things right. Your love you said, had somehow died. To hear these words, so have I. "I wave Bye Bye" Michael Tor Inspired by Jesse Winchester's song I Wave Bye Bye, so heartfelt and beautiful to listen to. Touching your inner emotions for a lost love... Please go to Youtube and play Jesse Winchester song, I Wave Bye Bye. Also on YouTube Bob Dylan's song To Make You Feel My Love sung by Garth Brooks. These two songs in my humble opinion are the best two songs ever written and sung. PS Adele has recently sung To Make You Feel My Love...

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Christina Bowring

Date: 2/23/2023 4:05:00 PM

Such a powerful, touching poem Michael that I have so enjoyed reading. In particular, the last couplet, which has such an impact. Keep inspiring us all to express from the heart.

Michael Tor
Date: 2/23/2023 7:01:00 PM

Thank you Christina I really appreciate your kind words...

Gary Radice

Date: 9/24/2022 8:38:00 AM

Time doesn't always help the healing but can help the coping. Lovely write Michael. Cheers - Gary

Michael Tor
Date: 9/24/2022 5:16:00 PM

Your very right Gary. I liked your very insightful comment my friend. Thanks for sharing...

Deb M

Date: 9/23/2022 5:41:00 PM

Simply sad and beautiful Michael….Debx

Michael Tor
Date: 9/23/2022 8:43:00 PM

Thank you Deb. Blessings

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/19/2022 6:15:00 PM

Very moving ~

Michael Tor
Date: 9/23/2022 11:22:00 AM

Thank you Line...

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/19/2022 4:37:00 PM

Hi Michael, Late in Congrats! This is great and so universal. Panagiota xxx

Michael Tor
Date: 8/19/2022 6:31:00 PM

Thank you Dear, for your kind words. Late is ok. God bless you for your kind words...

Terrell Martin

Date: 8/10/2022 5:44:00 AM

So much spoken here from the heart in such few lines. It's amazing to me how just a few words on target like an arrow can speak straight to the "heart" of the matter. A very well earned POTD, indeed. Cheerios, Terry

Michael Tor
Date: 8/11/2022 6:05:00 PM

Hi Terry. Thank you Sir for your much appreciated words of encouragement. God bless you and your right about the right, few words and the affect they can have on the reader...

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/1/2022 4:45:00 PM

Dear Michael, your poignant pen shines in this lost love poem like tender tears of heartbreak spilling from one's eyes. Such lyrical sadness, such sad beauty.. your vivid wistful imagery brings me to the center of this heartfelt moment. Congratulations on the worthy and well deserved honor of POTD for this sensational sentimental piece. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Michael Tor
Date: 8/2/2022 8:50:00 PM

Thank you Susan, your verbal expression touches me. Your Poetry is incredible, God bless you for being so kind and thoughtful toward others. Your comments are genuine and always with merit. I really appreciate them. Again Susan thank you...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/1/2022 2:06:00 PM

Wow Michael congratulations on POTD, this is an emotional write which brings tears to our eye's, well it did to me. Very deserving honour to be chosen for POTD so well written hugs and blessings Jennifer

Michael Tor
Date: 8/2/2022 8:46:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, your words mean a lot to me. God bless you...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/31/2022 3:44:00 PM

So much heartbreak is captured in these vivid lines, Michael. Congratulations on POTD. Blessings, Evelyn :)

Michael Tor
Date: 8/2/2022 8:45:00 PM

Thank you Evelyn for your observation and kind words. I guess heartbreak is part of life and we get through it. Thank you for your visit and may the good Lord richly bless you...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/28/2022 4:29:00 AM

your hard is tender and it speak volumes when you speak like this, Nice one Michael tough sad, I feel there is hope in sight , :)

Michael Tor
Date: 7/28/2022 10:39:00 AM

Thank you Vie for your support and response to my Poetry. My heart is full of emotion upon listening to Jesse Winchesters song I wave bye bye. It was an emotional moment and I started writing in the moment. Thanks again Vie and enjoy your week and weekend coming up. God bless you...

Komal Walimbe

Date: 7/27/2022 6:20:00 AM

An heartfelt poem on "Goodbye." It made me emotional! Belated congratulations on your POTD well deserved!:)

Komal Walimbe
Date: 7/28/2022 1:35:00 AM

Yes I did listen to the song! It's pretty mesmerizing and gives happy vibes! God bless you too Michael, greatly appreciated for your kind reply!:)

Michael Tor
Date: 7/27/2022 8:44:00 AM

Thank you Komal for your kind words. Emotions were felt when I wrote this. Even now when I read I feel like you feel hearing the song by Jesse Winchester I wave bye bye really tugs at your emotions and heart. I encourage you to listen to the songs listed below. God bless you Komal and thank you again for your kind support...

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/25/2022 10:29:00 PM

Oh wow, love this, Michael ever so visual and heartfelt. congratulation on POTD...Harry.

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 11:31:00 PM

Hi Harry. Thanks for your encouraging words my friend. Life's heartfelt lessons we experience and hopefully we correct and move on, in the mean time your heart is in deep turmoil trying to recuperate. Thanks for the visit Harry and Thank you for your visit my friend...

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 7/25/2022 10:21:00 AM

That's quite tragic... congratulations on your potd. Well deserved

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 6:01:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda for caring words. God bless you for it and thank you for stopping by... May Jesus richly bless you...

Paul Callus

Date: 7/25/2022 1:07:00 AM

Congratulations on the p.o.t.d. award, Michael! Goodbyes can be so very emotional, and some will keep returning to mind, even though time is supposed to heal... Regards // paul

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 2:43:00 AM

Thank you Paul it is nice to see you and hear from you. Yes Goodbyes are very emotional. I think most of us have been there once or twice and if you haven't your a fortunate man or woman. It is 540 am here in New York, I just read one of John Watts old Poems and now I'm headed to read one of your oldies but goodies. God bless you my friend and I hope you are doing well. Again thank you for your support and valued words...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/24/2022 11:13:00 PM

The heart must endure, though it breaks we may mend it again. I won’t listen to these songs until I go to bed because I know they will make me cry. They are most beautiful. Your poem is poignant and lovely Michael. Congratulations on having it honored for POTD. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 2:36:00 AM

Your comment left tears in my eyes Connie. We must endure when the unexpected storms rage in and we find ourselves trying to fight the raging seas of heartache and depression. The songs are songs that will touch all your senses. Jesse Winchester I recommend you hear all his music. Fame reached him but not like other famous well know musicians. My favorite songs frome him are I wave bye bye, and Little Glass Of Wine, another great one that will touch your heart is Sham-A-Ling-Dong-Ding it is a funny title but when you hear it I am sure you will loose a few tears. Tennessee Waltz, Don Henley of the Eagles recorded of Jesse's and Jimmy Buffet recorded I wave bye bye from Jesse also. He was a great writer of music. Thank you Dear Connie for stopping by, I am so glad you are doing fine, God bless you, and thank you for your kind words xoxo...

John Watt

Date: 7/24/2022 10:09:00 PM

Michael, a sad scenario in your melancholy lines. Well said, congrats on your POTD ~ John

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 9:49:00 PM

It was a blessing and I will pass on the torch to others like you have with me my friend...

John Watt
Date: 7/25/2022 7:36:00 PM

It's one of my favorite verses and has helped me through some hard times. Glad it was a blessing.

Michael Tor
Date: 7/25/2022 5:58:00 PM

Wonderful message John thank you for directing me in Scripture. God bless you my friend...

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 11:05:00 PM

I will read tonight John, thank you.

John Watt
Date: 7/24/2022 10:37:00 PM

Romans 8:28

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 10:36:00 PM

Hey John, yes my friend this one is a sad one, but in the end God's plan worked in my life, and it helped mold who I am today. Life's experiences sometimes humble you, they also correct you along this journey of life. I am grateful John, it was for the better. Our Lord knows what is best for us. Some things aren't meant to be, and it is good to recognize this truth and move on, and not be bitter about it. Thank you John for your support and Enjoy your week my friend, hope it is not too hot where you are...

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/24/2022 6:13:00 PM

Sometimes, it's just not meant to be. When this happens, it leaves you feeling empty. Your words read like a song, Michael. This is beautiful, yet emotional and heartbreaking, all at the same time. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. Hugs, Brandy

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 6:55:00 PM

Thank you Brandy for your support and encouraging words, they mean a lot to me. God bless you and thank you again for your valued comment, and you are correct it was never meant to be...

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/24/2022 6:11:00 PM

So sad. A wonderful write. Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, Gina

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 6:53:00 PM

Hi Gina, thank you Dear for your support and your kind support. God bless you Gina...

Michael Tor

Date: 7/24/2022 12:57:00 PM

I also want to Thank the Poetry Soup staff for your support and efforts in creating in my opinion the best Site in Poetry. It is your effort in providing us this wonderful platform to share and experience the support of our fellow writers. You make it possible for all of us to enjoy and be part of this community of fine souls. God bless you all for what you do. It is appreciated by all who are part of this family...

Robert Gorelick

Date: 7/24/2022 12:47:00 PM

Love loss and loneliness, profound and basic human conditions which make for indelible songs and poems, like yours! Congratulations on POTD! Robert

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:52:00 PM

Hey Robert. Thank you for your evaluation, your words are perfectly stated here my friend. i will have to read your Poetry. I am looking forward to it. I have been so busy lately. So many fine Poets I have not read here on this site. thank you again Robert for your support. God bless you...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/24/2022 12:25:00 PM

Back with "Congratulations" on your POTD win. This is filled with emotions so sweet/sad like life. I can feel the pain. Have a very great/blessed day............

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 7/24/2022 1:35:00 PM

You are a wonderful writer. Your very kind Words have touched me deeply. God keep you in His loving care my Friend................

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:48:00 PM

Paula, thank you so much for your prayers and support. You are a special human being that I value Highly. A friend and someone that I appreciate and I am grateful to know and have as Milton would say a "True Friend" God bless you...

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/24/2022 10:52:00 AM

Congratulations Michael Tor on your POTD!!! Unrequited love, so painful yet common. Too many broken hearts have sunken in the river...You expressed it heartrendingly! ~Anaya

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:45:00 PM

Thank you so much Anaya, Your comments are always so appreciated. God bless you my Dear and enjoy the rest of your weekend...

Eve Roper

Date: 7/24/2022 8:43:00 AM

Heartfelt write, my friend, when one is lost it is hard to say good-bye. Congratulations on POTD. immense blessings and hugs

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:44:00 PM

So true Eve your words. Thank you Dear for your loving support, it means a lot to me. God bless you Eve, I will be stopping by to see some of your latest gifts to us of your fine Poetry, again thank you for your support...

Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/24/2022 7:55:00 AM

Filled with heartache . Beautifully expressed, the loss palpable. Big congratulations on POTD Michael . Rich in emotion . Blessings, Susan :)

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:41:00 PM

Hi Susan. Thank you so much for your support and comment. It is always a pleasure to see your valued comment. Have a blessed day and again thank you for stopping by...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2022 7:42:00 AM

Love to see pure poetry coming from you, Michael, and a big congrats on POTd

Michael Tor
Date: 7/24/2022 12:39:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, coming from you, means a lot. God bless you and thank you for your continual support of my writings. Your one that I try to learn from and am amazed at your Poetic accomplishments in Poetry. God bless you and thank you again for your support...