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Goodbye

Quote By Poet "Life is filled with hurts. Saying Goodbye at any age is the one that hurts the most." At a young age, many children learn about the word goodbye. Their pet may pass away, shattering their tiny heart. They may need to move, leaving their friends far behind. As one grows, the hurt from saying goodbye will follow them. That first boyfriend, breaks their heart into a million little pieces. Goodbye stays with one for their entire life, sometimes it is a good thing. Saying goodbye to a person or thing, can set us free. Free to live the life that was made for us, free to be renewed with no more fuss. Date Written: 2/22/2023 2 Place

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Lin Lane

Date: 5/1/2023 4:04:00 PM

I dislike goodbyes. I've had too many that hurt very badly, but your goodbyes are different. Nice quote.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/3/2023 12:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you enjoyed my write/quote. I do not like goodbyes. I have also had way too many. I have found sometimes one must do it to save their own life. People can be very hurtful. I don't understand why but they are. Have a great day writing away..........

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/3/2023 8:50:00 AM

Great positive message Paula, warmest congrats on your win

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/3/2023 12:07:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you enjoyed my "Goodbye" write. Have a great day writing away..........

Constance La France

Date: 3/1/2023 11:59:00 PM

Paula, a wonderful goodbye poem, and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - G Words, well done, I like your created quote also, blessings, Constance

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/2/2023 6:41:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you enjoyed both my "Goodbye" write and quote. Thanks for having this contest and for the win. Have a great day writing away..........

Len Gasun

Date: 3/1/2023 8:53:00 AM

The bad side and good side of goodbyes are beautifully and well-expressed in your poem my dear friend. Congratulations on your 2nd place win and this very uplifting stellar write! Thanks for sharing along with the awesome quote. God bless you always and your writngs. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/2/2023 6:36:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. I am glad you like my "Goodbye" write/quote. Guess it is all part of life. Hugs. Have a great day writing away..........

Dave Cox

Date: 2/26/2023 1:56:00 PM

Goodbyes are sometimes sad and other times a relief. Goodbyes are a fact of life. Take care Dave.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/27/2023 1:04:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. I am glad you like this "Goodbye" write. It is all part of life. Have a great day writing away............................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2023 11:12:00 AM

- Not easy to say goodbye ... beautifully written, Paula - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/27/2023 1:02:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you enjoyed my write. So true it is not easy to say goodbye. Many times very painful. Hugs. Have a great day writing away............................

Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/24/2023 7:37:00 PM

"Saying goodbye to a person or thing, can set us free" - great realization. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:26:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you like my "Goodbye" write. It can set one free. I have been set free more than once in my life and each time it was for the better. Have a great day writing away.............

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/24/2023 6:53:00 PM

Very moving, Paula. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:24:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my write. Have a great day writing away..................

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 2/24/2023 4:17:00 PM

An extremely good write Paula, it hurts to say goodbye when one must, sometimes life is very unjust. Congratulations on your win… Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:23:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is all part of life. Very hurtful and so unfair. Life goes on. Have a great day writing away............................

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/24/2023 3:46:00 PM

Live free - goodbye - good thought Paula. Congratulations on your win! :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:21:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. I am glad you enjoyed my "Goodbye" write. Many times very painful. Have a great day writing away............................

Ann Peck

Date: 2/24/2023 3:38:00 PM

Dear Paula, I love your sweet poem. It's so true--goodbye is always near. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:19:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. You are right, goodbye is always near. Have a great day writing away..................

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/24/2023 2:49:00 PM

Congratulations for your win with this truthful poem :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:17:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is all part of life. Have a great day writing away............................

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/24/2023 1:00:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your contest podium win, Paula.Your poem is so deserving of such recognition.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/25/2023 10:16:00 AM

Great to see you back. Thanks for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day writing away............................

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/23/2023 3:55:00 PM

Nicely written, Paula. You are so right on - fear we will go through that with our grandson; his girlfriend graduates this year and he still has a year to go. We'll leave it in God's hands. He knows best.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/24/2023 6:49:00 AM

Thanks for reading/writing. As you know it is all part of life. God does knows best. If they are the right couple it will work out, if not he will find the right lady. Have a great day writing away............................

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/23/2023 10:40:00 AM

Very well-expressed lines, Paula. Tears and sorrow always follow last goodbyes. Good luck in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:22:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your good luck. You are right, tears/sorrow always follow a goodbye. Have a great day writing away............................

Deb M

Date: 2/23/2023 1:55:00 AM

Written beautifully Paula and so true…Enjoyed! Debx

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:23:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. I am glad you enjoyed this "Goodbye" write. Have a great day writing away............................

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/23/2023 12:01:00 AM

A nice perspective, Paula:)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:19:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. I am glad you like my write. Have a great day writing away............................

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/22/2023 4:25:00 PM

Goodbyes mean finality and so often sad. It was a pleasure to read you today, Paula. Good luck!

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:18:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for your good luck. I am glad you find pleasure in this write. That makes me happy. Have a great day writing away............................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/22/2023 3:08:00 PM

Your writing is real…the reality we all must face, bringing goodbyes and tears…often times new or renewed relationships. Hugs ~ Kim

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:14:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. You are so right. Hugs... Have a great day writing away............................

Ann Foster

Date: 2/22/2023 2:27:00 PM

Great write... Hope you win. Ann

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:12:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing. All part of life and the people we meet. Have a great day writing away.....................

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 2/22/2023 2:12:00 PM

Very true Paula: We all experience those sad goodbyes that only make the re unions all the more joyful. Good Luck in the contest. SuZ

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 2/23/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading/writing and for you good luck. Guess this is just part of life. Have a great day writing away............................