Goodbye

How do you say goodbye,
When a father starts to cry,
A mother’s heart has been broken,
Too many words left unspoken.

The grief a sister must face,
Without you here she cannot replace.
Friendships made so long ago,
A bond that will never be let go.

A wife must stand alone,
With a strength she’s never known.
A daughter that has your eyes,
Whispers to daddy in the sky.

Goodbye to a son, a brother and friend;
A husband, a father to the end.
You will be missed by one and all,
So listen for us whenever we call.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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Heck Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 7:41 AM
Robyn - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Jordan Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Robyn - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 13, 2008 at 3:21 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:47 PM
Very sad and beautifully written. Congratulations Robyn on your featured write. Love, Shar
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August 25, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Congratulations Robyn on this sweet tribute "Goodbye" being featured. Vince
Jordan Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 7:58 PM
That was a very sad and beautiful tribute - congrats on being featured
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