~~Goodbye Again~~
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suitcases & groceries
computers & iPads
a filled car
ready to leave
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~Goodbye Again~
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chilly & cold
a snowy sky
a wet windshield
a dirty car
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~Goodbye Again~
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hustle & bustle
a city on the horizon
a crisp blue sky
an anxious arrival
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~Goodbye Again~
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suitcases & groceries
computers & iPads
an empty car
sad to leave
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~Goodbye Again~
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chilly & cold
a snowy sky
tears in my eyes
an empty heart
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~Goodbye Again~
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a quiet house
an empty room
far away
close to my heart
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~Goodbye Again~
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thinking & reminiscing
a beautiful girl
academic achievements
athletic accomplishments
a happy heart
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~Hello Again~
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i love you much
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*inspired by my daughter’s recent departure to college
and mentor text Poetry Matters
by
Ralph Fletcher
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This is touching. I remember when my daughter left for college. It is heart-wrenching event.
Thank you for your kind words. I am hoping it will get easier!
I know this feeling. Took my daughter to the airport (again). Flying across the ocean. I’m grateful for Skype, VIber and Facetime!
I like the turnaround at the end … from goodbye to hello …
Kevin
Thanks! It’s my way of saying it’s going to be okay!
I have twins so I’ll be seeing both my dear girls leave at once–I hope I can feel optimistic too! Right now it seems like it will be crushing….
I guess nothing can prepare you. Sometimes I just tell myself she’s away at camp. It only works for about two weeks. 😊
This is a poem that begs to be read aloud. The repetition and switch at the end definitely lent toward what you were feeling. Keep the poems coming…. thank you for posting this one!
Kim, thank you for your encouragement!
Wonderful poem – -perfectly captured the sentiment in your heart. Makes me wonder how I will survive this transition in many years (my girls are only 2 and 5 years old). Your poem made me weepy just thinking about it.
Dana, I use to get tired of people telling me that time goes fast! It seems like just yesterday mine was that age. Enjoy those little ones.
Yes, this will be what I recite on Saturday, when my daughter leaves for college, too. Beautiful poem.
Tara, I wish you well!
Facing this reality in one short year. Not sure how I will bear it…..
Julie, lots of writing & reflecting is good therapy!
Such a bittersweet time. I wasn’t sure if it was you leaving or someone leaving you. It is sort of the same thing in the end I guess. Love how you used Ralph Fletcher’s great mentor work to guide you. Thank you for sharing.
I kept trying to figure out what you were saying goodbye to…and I did, right before the end! Great job on your poem! 🙂