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A Time to Say Goodbye
by Swan Son → (All Poetry by Swan Son)
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How difficult it is to say that final goodbye
It was 1986 - early February You both knew something was wrong -- but what? Even the doctors were confused He fell seemingly on the icy road -- days later his arm started to feel weak Doctor visits ensued along with a stay in the hospital and many tests We purchased an inexpensive arm sling for his arm to no avail The final diagnosis was brain lesions -- the number indicating it was too late for a cure Four months slipped by so radidly you could hardly believe it Before we knew it we were heading for the church -- then to the cemetery where we would lay him to rest You knew you could never say goodbye -- as you lingered at his gravesite Speaking so softly it was almost a whisper as you said So long, Frank ...... the words ... till we meet again stayed captured in your heart. Copyright 2009 Susan Williams

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 12, 2010

Powerfully emotive and meaningful, Susan. My words cannot do justice to such an event. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Connie Faust

Reviewed on May 6, 2009

Well told, Susan. It's a sad, but familiar pattern. His passing obviously has left you with poignant memories.
Connie

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on April 10, 2009

From something so simple as a fall, as an innocent fall. How sad that one never knows from where or how a simple occurrence might cause a life to change, or to end.Very well written, and extremly heartrending.
Mark

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on April 7, 2009

You tell such a sad but yet emotionally charged story in this write that so many of us can relate to... well done.

Fee

Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath

Reviewed on March 28, 2009

"A Time to Say Goodbye" Heartfelt and heart breaking all at once.
This was still soft and peaceful too Susan.

Wishing you well,
Gwendolyn

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Reviewed on March 9, 2009

A sad tone that was well written.take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on March 8, 2009

So very sorry I certainly know how you feel sweet lady..please take care OK...Hugssss

Reviewed by Mary Lacey Desertrat

Reviewed on March 6, 2009

Susan,

What a heartbreaking write. Very well written. I'm sorry for your loss.

Mary