How many hours
Have passed since we first met?
How much joy has been celebrated
And how much sorrow?
But it has only been
A few passing moments in time
Adrift across a further span.
At first, there was a smile
A hello
And then much later,
A muted goodbye.
All passing in seasons
Just as it always has been
And yet,
I am thankful
My season’s passing
Was filled with happy thoughts
Because of your kindness.
I do not ask much
In fact, I do not ask anything
But I try to bring joy
And find joy in all the moments
That I have been blessed.
So worry not,
If you must –
Grow in other fields
Plant your seeds elsewhere
Or to lend your smile
Where others must partake
It matters not the reason.
I am content.
I am settled.
And I shall never forget
Your friendly face
Even if
You must forget mine
To get where you are going
In growth, sometimes it is necessary
To learn to say goodbye.
© Sumyanna 2018
Sumyanna Writes 
This is such a sad poem, Sumyanna. Very lovely words though.
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Saying goodbye is never easy, but sometimes (for one reason or another) you must.
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Nice poem
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Thank you very much!
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Your welcome
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Nice poem
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Thank you!
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No problem at al
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Profound and true as well as accepting.
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I find heartbreak sometimes is inevitable. That’s what happens when you open your heart, whether to lovers or friends. The thing is, I always like to cherish the memory of what I once had. Growth can be painful, but necessary.
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I do too, Sumyanna. Remember the best parts of each situation. The painful parts will eventually become less important. Perhaps not forgotten, but less.
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So very true. I think sometimes we just have to have faith that, over time, things will get better.
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That’s true!
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“Do not be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before we can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for we who are friends.” ~ Richard Bach, from ‘Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah’
(more or less, from memory)
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I so agree. Sometimes, friendships are just not meant to be. I used to allow myself to feel bad about it, but I have grown to know you cannot force things to work out, they either do or do not… for one reason or another. Instead, cherish what you had and move on. Life is too short to wallow in pity and after every rainfall comes a rainbow 🙂 Love the quote!
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Perhaps nature is the same 😉
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They always say that people come in and out of our lives for a reason. 🌹
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So very true. I like to think of it that way than to thing of it negatively. It was like you were there when it was necessary and you helped me along the way. Parting is still sad, but perhaps there is a reason.
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