Goodbye
I just came to say goodbye
and that I’ll miss you so
I don’t understand the reason why,
but Mom says we have to go
Our time here hasn’t been good
at least that’s what Dad has said
They told me things will be better
if we live somewhere else instead
You and I will have our memories
to hold within our heart
I promise I wont forget you
even though we're miles apart
I know I’ll miss you when I’m gone,
we’ve shared happiness and tears
We’ve played and laughed together,
friends throughout the years
If you should ever need me
I’ll be just a call away
You’ll always be a part of me,
how I wish that I could stay
So, goodbye for now, my friend
my family is waiting for me
We’ll be on the road and gone,
but my friend, you’ll always be
Dee Garner
© October 20, 2005
Author notes
It's hard to sayit's time to say goodbye
I chose option #2
And it really is, you know.... this poem is reminiscent of when I was a kid and we moved from my hometown where I'd grown up.
And I wrote this from the perspective of a young person because it'll be posted in my Granny Goose page ..(gotta keep in mind what the kiddies might read, ya know 
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Written October 20th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- Going Away by not goat.
300 points, ended October 25, 2005, 6 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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your poem has brought a tear to my eye. have you published a noval?
you really are a gifted writer well done
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touched my nerve endings!
Oh this is really evocative, and also reflects how some children view leaving - natural optimists. I went to 9 different schools before I was 11, and I can't really say it bothered me at the time -I just accepted that this was the way things were.
looking back I can see that it was probably why I was the one being bullied - I was always the newcomer or stranger, and I found it difficult to make friends actually. I think having your friend leave, being the one left behind, would be worse to a child, as that leaves a gap, rather than leaving and facing new challenges, which are second nature to a child. -
Excellent
A very touching write, Granny. Lovingly penned with the magic that your pen posesses. I am delighted that I have found your pages.
Take care,
Sammy -
I love the idea that it is being written to a good friend and that you're having hope in spite of leaving your home town. Nice write and thank you for joining my contest
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Oh Dee, Heartfelt entry this had much sadness to it but
its still nicely written and a lovely one in its message.
Sherry ♥
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Awww this is so touching! It is so hard to say goodbye! This brought back memories of saying bye to friends of mine who had moved away when I was young. This is so nicely written! I wish you the best in this contest!! Karen
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