On the Day of Goodbye

On the Day of Goodbye

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
"

Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one

"

On the day of goodbye

will we know it is this?

 

Will we part with affection,

with embrace or sweet kiss?

 

Or will I be bitter

and push you away,

 

Sure we’ll reconcile

on a less turbulent day

 

Tomorrow’s  uncertain,

a fact not to defy;

 

We cannot predict

that day of goodbye

 

© 2013 Rita L. Sev


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IF GOODBYE WERE FORESEEABLE WE WOULD NEVER LET IT HAPPEN.....it brought me to my emotional knees , reading this. for i remember those sad goodbyes which weren't meant to happen, and i have lamented every single one throughout the years. this is profoundly sad and yet, beautiful. well done, Rita.

Posted 10 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Quin. You are absolutely right about never letting them happen. But since they do, we sho.. read more
quinfinn

10 Years Ago

very true!



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The day of goodbye, Wow, you captured an experience such as this one with a few simple lines.

Posted 7 Years Ago


This struck me on so many levels and works in so many contexts. At first blush I was remembering failed loves but on second read the final time I saw my mother and father alive.
Well done. As always.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Steve. Your poem reminded me of this - we never know when something is the "last".
SteveB

10 Years Ago

That is one of the things I am enjoying about this place, the way we feed off each other and remind .. read more
Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

So many helped me when I first came, not so long ago - and you are right - we push each other to be .. read more
I just lost a friend a few weeks ago, this work hits home. I love the way you write, Rita.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Angi! Thank you.
No, we cannot predict a parting. Sometimes it's death.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Yes, just what I was thinking. And since we never know, we should part with affection. Thanks for re.. read more
Very true, love the honesty of this piece. we can never tell when we say goodbye. poignant write that echoes a lot of issue need to address.



Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Marc.
And the memories roll like a film reading this...
Wonderful Write Rita!!!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you.
I am one who thinks the word good should not be used with bye, unless that is exactly what it is. I have often wondered why angry break ups don't use the term, badbye. This was a beautiful poem and so on point. If we knew, would we let it happen or just walk away and say so be it? Nice Rita, this was simply gorgeous.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Hahaha! :p
Jack...

10 Years Ago

Thank you, thank you very much....
quinfinn

10 Years Ago

ju gottit man!!!!
These eloquent words struck a nerve in me. I know the regret of missed goodbyes. Now, I never say goodbye to those closest to me without hugging them and saying I love you. You've said this so well.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Damien. Those missed goodbyes do teach us a lot.
Rita you never cease to amaze me. Another amazing poem. Think I will just stop writing and bask in yours.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Oh, no you don't! You come up with some great stuff! Let's just keep sharing, OK? ;) Thank you for.. read more
Such a powerful poem, Rita. The emotions that you bring forth in this poem show how hard it can be to live if you are worried about what tomorrow brings. You should just embrace what you have today, because of the uncertainty that tomorrow brings. I think it is good, I enjoyed reading it.

-Harrisen

Posted 10 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Harrisen

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Philadelphia, PA



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