Never Say Goodbye

My life slipped away today
   in that brief pained moment 
   expected yet so unprepared
   for the loneliness to follow.

You had turned your head  
  to hide your tears at this reality
  but nothing 
  and no one ever holds it back.

We had said our goodbyes
  remembering all our ties
  and all that remains 
  in that last kiss goodbye.

With my eyes closed,
  going to that final sleep
  my heart is still held here
  with all my promises to keep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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September 5, 2016 at 11:00 PM
Oh my heart. I'm so moved I can't think what to say and, maybe, that says volumes. You got me ... CayCay
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