Sometimes you just have to hold your head up high, blink away the tears and say good-bye. Especially when it's so hard a thing to do, you've just got to forget the pain and start anew.
These lives these days they change their ways, but not a day before you. When once I was lost, and now I've found you. So far away from any truth and so far away from what I thought you'd do.
Two days ago we finally spoke and it was like hearing my voice on the other line. I didn't know quite what to say and I don't think you did either.
Then when it came to those last final words which I dreaded. I can still remember the last time you said them. Just that time was final for there were to be no more good-byes until today.
It came all so unexpectedly some 13 years later. When I was just a little girl the age of seven and sister of 3. When we thought we'd lost you forever.
As you left us there standing upon the sidewalk arm in arm crying and begging for you to come home. Year after year thinking to myself that you would be here, but never were you here.
So we did what we had to do to make life come to some logical sense. Now I am a Senior in High School, graduating on the 7th of June. I've given you my invite, but whether or not you'll show, nobody really knows.
I don't know what to expect really after all of these years, but I know that it will be just as hard as the first time, when I'll have to hold my head up high, blink away the tears and say good-bye.
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Sometimes you just have to hold your head up high, blink away the tears and say good-bye.
"Meow"
This is just a short version of my life story. I found my mother 2 days ago. I finally worked up the courage to call her and say hi. My graduation is this June, 7th 2008 and I invited her, I guess we'll see if she shows!
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that is so hard to do trust me i would know if you need a sholder to cry on you can have mine kay I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!! -
Oh my, sweet one. This really tears at my heart strings for you. You are such a strong young woman and wise beyond your years. Don't you blink away those tears. Tears can be so healing, and sometimes you don't have to be so strong. I wish I could be there with my shoulder for you to let those tears flow. I pray that she shows up for you. Keep in touch and know that I will be holding you close in my heart especially on your special day. Be proud, it is a great accomplishment! This write is an amazing testimony of your wisdom. Love you, Mama Patty
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This is such an expansion of emotion. It's hard to grasp in one read. I hope she shows. You will have to keep me posted.
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wow this was simply amazing!
really oh my gosh you have no clue how much this poem ment to me just your words there so strong and powerful thats just what i needed amazing work doll keep it up your amazing!xox -
oh my, this hit me deep,
this is so personal and i feel for you i really do,
i love this so much, it shows real emotion in this piece,
keep penning, best of luck in the contest,
all my love, kitty!
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