He Said, She Said: How Do You Say Goodbye?
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“Must you go?” She questions so sadly.
“I am afraid I must.” He explains, gently kissing her cheek.
“Time went by too fast,” she shares, as she softly pushes the hair from his eyes.
“Will I see you again?” She asks squeezing his hand so tightly.
“If God willing, I shall return,” he says as he pulls her closer.
“Thank you,” he whispers sweetly in her ear.
“Thank you for what my love?” She asks, laying her head upon his shoulder.
“For not crying,” he says stroking her hair.
“I am afraid it may be too late,” she whispers, as one tear falls.
Sunnie Day 2011
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Saying goodbye to a man in uniform would make me cry too!
Sunny Girl,
Absolutely awesome. :)
femme
Hi Britt,
Oh my those were the days when our emotions were on over load anyway..I bet those goodbyes were the hardest.. Thank you for reading..Happy holidays,
Sunnie
Sunnie, this poem brought me back to college, when my boyfriend (now husband) and I had to separate over the holiday breaks. This is a beautifully composed piece with a ton of emotion. Thank you for writing.
Ahhh Stessily I love the way you say goodbye..sort of like being packed in someones suitcase...lol
Thank you so much..
Happy Holidays,
Sunnie
Sunnie, Saying goodbye is never really easy, not even when it seems that way. So I tell myself that a part of me travels with the words and stays with the person. That feels true for me.
Kind regards, Stessily
Hi Sue,
You are so right..never ever easy..hopefully we do not have to do this too often in our lives..
Have a good night.
Sunnie
Hi Sunnie,
So touching and sweet. Goodbyes are never easy.
Voted up up and away!
Dear Martie,
I am afraid our hearts are the same and very soft when it comes to goodbyes..I cry at Hallmark commercials and sappy movies..can you imagine me saying goodbye? lol
I do not like to say goodbye..I am the one giving the quick hug and crying all the way home..
Thank you so much for reading..
Happy Holidays,
Love,
Sunnie
Sunnie, for me saying goodbye is one of the most difficult things to do. Therefore I have so much empathy with my grandchildren when they cry when they have to say goodbye mommy/daddy/granny/or whoever. They love to say hallo, but they are hardly able to say goodbye.
I’ve learnt, and still learning, so much about myself and others through my grandchildren.
Yes, the one who is leaving does feel uncomfortable when we cry. It seems to be easier for the one who is leaving to say goodbye. Probably because s/he is emotionally more ready to say goodbye?
Good Moring Makusar,
Thank you my friend for stoppin by..Your comments always warm my heart.
Take care,
Sunnie
Hello Eddy,
Thank you so much for coming by today. Will head your way soon..Sending a big hug!
Sunnie
So very beautiful Sunnie, and finished off perfectly with the final twist.
Take care Sunnie and I wish you a wonderful day.
Eddy.
Sunnie day, A very emotional and touching poem. So full of meanings and messages. Liked it. Do take care.
With warm wishes,
MAKUSR
Thanks Ruby..that is what I thought..so wonderful..
Night night
Sunnie
No i didn't read it until now, what a twist at the end. So much love..Loved it..
Dear Neelesh,
Oh my you brought tears to my eyes. What a precious wonderful story..I loved this comment so much. You really touched my heart. To have a loving family who misses you and loves you so much is worth gold. No better love than this..Thank you again for writing this and sharing with me this beautiful picture..I think you should write a hub about this very thing and if you would let me link it, I would be most honored my friend.
God bless Neelesh,
Love,
Sunnie
Dear Ruby,
I am sure many can relate to this..did you read Neelish comment..oh my! Thank you my friend so much for reading.
God bless,
Sunnie
So few words, yet meaning so much. I loved it Sunnie. Thank you..
-the entire family would be standing at the gate, mom, dad ,wife, daughters,everybody- i would emerge carrying a small suitcase.i would hug my mom,shake hands with my dad,kiss my daughters and gently touch my wife's hand and she would murmur "come back soon".
i would cast a sad look at her and say "yesss" and would begin to walk away."take care of your stuff"mom would yell.i would look back and nod and start walking away again.
"want me to come to the railway station?" dad would shout and i would again turn back as i walked away and nod a no.
"He actually wants you to go- and you are being lazy" mom would rib dad and he would shout out once more, "wait i am coming with you."i would stop turn back and wave my hand for a no.
bu this time i would have come to the corner beyond which the family would not be visible and i would stop, put down the suitcase and wave a final goodbye and walking slowlly disappear into the sunset.some tears would be dabbed as the family would slowlly troop back inside learning to accept their loss.
me leaving for my posting abroad? for my military service?for a longish training session?
Naaah this was a scene played out regularly in my family hundreds of times (sometimes when mom would prevail even on railway platforms)
once a guy sitting next to me asked me after the train asked me,"leaving for a longish time?"I did not ave the heart to tell him i was going to be gone only for 2 days and this was how my family said their bye's every single time!!!1
Hello Becky,
Thank you my friend for stopping by.. Hope you are doing well..
Take care, Hugs,
Sunnie
Hello Mary,
Ahh... so glad you like this hub...Too many sad good byes..Hope you are haing a great day..
Hugs,
Sunnie
Hello prashantpujan,
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my poem today. God bless,
Sunnie
Hi Rosemary,
Thank you so much my friend for stopping by..
Take care,
Sunnie
Hello Sunnie, I have had many of those goodbyes as have so many others. Your background from a military family, you had your share and then some.
Hi Bob,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you have a wonderful week..
Happy Holidays,
Sunnie
Hi Mike,
I am sure this has played out more than we can count and one that is never easy. I have sat at airports waiting for flights, watching the goodbyes..always brought a tear and lump in my throat..
Happy Holidays,
Sunnie
Dear mljd,
Thank you..I loved that video too..seemed to fit perfectly..Hopefully will not have to have too many more of these sad goodbyes..my tears are more like buckets..I am such a sap...lol
Happy Holidays,
Sunnie
Hello lord,
Oh my goodness me too..so many tearful goodbyes..bring raised in the military, spouse, and enlisted..You would think I am a pro..but I am the worst..lol Thank you so much for stopping by..
Love,
Sunnie
I hope he returns, too...sweet poem. The first picture brought back memories for me. Whoops, I just gave me age! Goodnight
Hello Cardisa,
My mom has a picture of when she said goodbye to my dad as he left for Vietnam. I was standing near looking up. It really was touching. This reminds me of that kind of goodbye..Those were the hardest..Thank you for reading my friend,
Happy Holidays,
Love,
Sunnie
Dear Brenda,
Thank you so much!Oh those sad goodbyes..:( Have a great night my friends,
Love,
Sunnie
And now another has fallen. This is so tender and sweet, not in a syrupy way. But in that way of beauty, babies, lovers, full hearts. I love this one.
I think its too late here too Sunnie. Sad goodbye are so heartbreaking
So sad, and so sweet.
beautifulllllllllllllll........
Lovely, poignant and touching; the magic of the verse injected by that one, single tear. You have a deft touch
Rx
You have set the mood perfectly in this story. No telling how many times this scene plays out.
It is hard to say goodbye. Thanks for sharing this poem. The video was a nice addition
Oh God! Sunnie,
Been there, done that. Have had so many farewells that one day will get published..for now, we just write. Thanks for the words Sunnie D.
LORD
Haaaa, this make me feel so soft and fuzzy inside. I want to be that girl..the love and gentleness there makes me want to feel it.
Sunnie Day Hub Author 5 months ago
I just dont like goodbyes at all...I am such a sap..haha
Thanks femme.
Love,
Sunnie