goodbyes that are really goodbyes

i heard a little boy say
(speaking to someone he knew)
"goodbye, see you tomorrow"

but some goodbyes are really goodbyes
and sometimes, there are no tomorrows

12/31/15



Poetry by Thomas Perdue The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2016-01-01 at 05:37

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One of life's sad truths. I love the usage of the little boy character as that really makes the gravity of the end couplet more apparent.
2016-01-06


night soul woman The PoetBay support member heart!
So well captured! I am glad that I get to witness your development as a writer:)! Thank you for sharing
2016-01-03


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2016-01-02


Jacqui Slade
What a sad and emotive write. So much truth in so little words.
2016-01-01



How true How short I wish it was longer Weave a larger tale sometime
2016-01-01



You have heard that people come to us for a reason, and sometimes they have to go, even permanently, but they remain always in our hearts.
Ashe
2016-01-01