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Goodbyes

I saw a man leave today he had April in his eyes a hipflask in his pocket as he said his last goodbyes and all the ones he left behind were painting as he went laying down their colours at a life they thought well spent but summers come and summers go and midnight eventually and all the while within those eyes I thought that man was me

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Ink Empress

Date: 12/6/2023 3:51:00 AM

He had april in his eyes! What a line! The kind of line i would wish i had in a poem, very melancholic and heartfelt write this is and the flow is seamless. I love how you’ve ended this too, with “ but summers come and summers go and midnight eventually and all the while within those eyes I thought that man was me“ soul hitting! So touching! I felt this poem. As always it an absolute pleasure reading your work

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/6/2023 5:38:00 AM

In the UK April is historically a wet month, April showers we call it, so I used April as a metaphor for tears. I'm pleased you liked my poem, thanks for your continued support IE, much appreciated.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/5/2023 3:33:00 PM

I love the opening two lines--they grabbed my attention...then the last two lines grabbed my heart--such emotion in so little words with your imagery and words. A masterpiece! have a splendid evening, Sara

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/5/2023 10:32:00 PM

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sara

Deb M

Date: 12/5/2023 2:19:00 PM

I don't know why or how to even explain it Clive but this poem really got me….it is a simply stated and so very beautiful and made me feel quite emotional! Lovely…Debx

Clive Culverhouse
Date: 12/5/2023 2:53:00 PM

Thank you for your caring thoughts Deb, I really appreciate you reading