Many Goodbyes

So many ways to say goodbye hwyl fawr is what you say
when  your leaving  here in Wales and trying not to cry
Farvel you say in Denmark used extensibly each day
Hating the final words which they themselves imply..

Now the italians say it with  feeling shouting Addio
with  such aplomb, not like the subtle way of the  czech
they say the word  Sobhem . Whilst In turkey gule gule
is goodbye said with kissing cheek and hugging neck

No matter how we say it goodbye's a final thought
whether its just for 5 minutes  or a lifetime walk
the begging eyes of those we leave behind are caught
saying be back soon so we can walk and talk.

Goodbye to love, goodbye to hurt, goodbye
to life, goodbye to strife, goodbye to goodbyes

Au revoir

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 12/3/2012 7:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your super placement in Harry's "Goodbye" contest Seren. I am sorry it is late. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/4/2012 1:49:00 PM
Thanks Carol, late doesnt matter....Seren
Date: 11/29/2012 5:48:00 PM
Seren, yours is one of the more entertaining of the ones I am reading on the list. One that is really fun to read. Thanks for posting one that is unique and focusing on the words goodbye themselves, and I'm glad you are on the winners list. Congratulations.
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Date: 11/29/2012 9:32:00 PM
Thank you Andrea, I do try to follow the instructions of the person running the contest, I have noticed some just write a good poem. .....Seren
Date: 11/28/2012 10:37:00 AM
A very interesting sonnet. I liked how you wrote it. Good work and congratulation. -- Sean
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Date: 11/28/2012 12:44:00 PM
Thank you Sean....Seren
Date: 11/27/2012 7:34:00 AM
Congrats on your win!! Jag
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Date: 11/27/2012 3:32:00 PM
Thanks Jag....Seren
Date: 11/27/2012 1:24:00 AM
Congratulations Sassy girl on your wonderful winning sonnet xx
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Date: 11/27/2012 3:33:00 PM
Thanks Mandy I actually enjoyed doing that.............Seren
Date: 11/26/2012 10:08:00 PM
congrats seren!
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Date: 11/27/2012 12:50:00 AM
Thanks Nicole ...
Date: 11/26/2012 9:20:00 PM
Seren, congratulations ;-) In Harry's "goodbye" contest.. Good night~ PD
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Date: 11/27/2012 12:51:00 AM
Thank you P.D. Nos da...Seren
Date: 11/26/2012 6:45:00 PM
very nice Sreen... congrats on your win
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Date: 11/27/2012 12:52:00 AM
Diolch - Thank you. Joseph.....Seren
Date: 11/26/2012 4:54:00 PM
congrats seren on your 4th place winner in my goodbye sonnet contest
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Date: 11/26/2012 5:13:00 PM
Hugs Harry thank you......Seren
Date: 11/26/2012 12:27:00 PM
"Vaya con Dios" is one of my favorites Seren, Portuguese, meaning "Go with God" much nicer than just goodbye xx
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Date: 11/26/2012 2:35:00 PM
Yes I immediately thought of the song with that name. as you say much nicer....Seren
Date: 11/24/2012 3:56:00 PM
Lovely words Seren, i always say "bye for now" because it leaves a door open to a later time. Blessings, Carl
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Date: 11/24/2012 4:57:00 PM
Hwyl fawr am a tro is goodbye for now in Welsh. Thanks for stopping by and commenting....Seren
Date: 11/24/2012 9:18:00 AM
Like the way you went about tackling the topic, seren!! jag
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Date: 11/24/2012 12:48:00 PM
Well its different Jag lol. ...Seren
Date: 11/24/2012 5:51:00 AM
A very clever concept, my dear Seren... well written! I really enjoyed it! Love and hugs, Jack
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Date: 11/24/2012 7:30:00 AM
Thanks Jack I wondered how it would go down, at least your keeping it afloat lol....Seren
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