For all my friends facing a time to say goodbye. . .
Now it’s time for me to write our letter.
We always wait for time to say goodbye.
I always hoped that things would be better.
But, no, I couldn’t give a reason why.
And now, my body shivers at the thought
of how forever-expectations die;
how heart and soul can taste the sharp distraught
in a thousand lifetimes held in seconds.
I will keep all the many things you taught
close to my heart as memory beckons.
These thoughts, the only things I have to choose
to hold onto when souls cannot reckon.
But, no, my heart will not accept the truth
that what it has, it had, and had to lose.
Poets. . I wrote this poem in time of loss. Since that loss is still fresh in my heart, I can only concentrate on the poetic aspects of this poem. I really wanted to challenge myself, so I included a couple new themes of writing. Of course, this is a sonnet, but I decided to really concentrate on adding a “volta” in the last two lines, or sharp change. I also wrote it in a Terza Rima rhyming scheme.
If you want to check out another great sonnet, check out “Reflections of Mary” by Mishunderstood. That post is what inspired me to try Terza Rima. And if you haven’t yet, please check out my last post, “Could Not Care to Write,” which is much more light-hearted than this one. I also recently wrote “Tick of the Tock,” which characterizes how time is never stopping or slowly – perhaps relatable to this post, however also much more light-hearted.
© Joey Blue and thepoetryaboutus.com, 2019, except where noted. All rights reserved.

Lovely poem
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Thank you so much Anuneel. I really liked your post of forgiving ourselves.
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Lovely. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
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Thank you, Nathan. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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I’m sorry you’re facing loss. It’s a most difficult place. The poem is moving.
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Thank you so much, Bonnie. It’s like your post about Sunday Night movies, those light-hearted times that build some of the best memories.
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I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Beautiful poem, Joey.
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Thanks Winnie, always appreciate you stopping by
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You’re welcome, Joey!
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Sometimes pain brings out the best in us …….your poem is a testimony of that
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Thanks Sashki, I never thought of it like that. . .means so much . . .
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My pleasure 😊
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This is beautiful
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Thanks again. After I posted it, I realized it had similarities to your post “Eternal Sleep” that you just made, between the theme of passing on and using a flower as the image. Just a coindiciemce, though!
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This one was beautiful
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Thanks again. Compliments mean a lot when coming from great blogger.
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🤗
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This speaks volumes
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Thanks Uvee, and thanks for visiting my bog!
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Pleasure, worth the time spent on it
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Thanks, I woke up with 36 extra views from South Africa and a bunch of likes. Great morning boost 😊
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This is gorgeous writing, Joey, and from someone who has also recently experienced loss, it was difficult for me to read through. The line that caught my breath was “of how forever-expectations die.” Heart-wrenching in the best way.
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Thanks so much, Kalya. I remember many of your posts and they were heart-touching as well. At some point loading my post, yours actually came to my mind. Thanks as always for stopping by and for your comment. . .
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Of course Joey, I am praying for your pain and healing.
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Thank you so much, Kayla. For you as well. . .
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Your poem expresses well how grief affects us.
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Thanks Merril, I was just writing from my heart. Glad you stopped by.
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You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by to read my poem, as well.
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Your’re welcome. I was searching for other poets using Terza Rima.
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Beautiful poem and very thoughtful 😀😊
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Thank you, thanks for stopping by
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You transformed your loss and pain in something beautiful and inspiring💗
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Thanks, paisan, what a great compliment. . .
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Well deserved❤️
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Eloquent and beautiful Joey. I’m sorry about your loss- I was very moved by this line…”how heart and soul can taste the sharp distraught in a thousand lifetimes held in seconds.” Well done. ❤
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Thanks Sa, thanks for stopping by and leave a great comment. 🙂
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