Never a Good Time to Say Goodbye

Never a Good Time to Say Goodbye

 

The day was full of sunshine
and I was sitting in the drive
when a mother and son was walking by.

We greeted each other, “Hi”.

 

“It’s such a pretty day.” she said,
and I nodded my agree.

Though the boy looked eight or nine,
his mother held tight his hand, to lead.

 

“Bye.” I said to him,
then, he was adamant in saying “No!”

I was quite surprised by his reaction,

I had clearly said something wrong.

 

“He doesn’t like saying ‘bye’.”
his mother said with a laugh.

“Me neither!” I smiled,
as they went along their trek.

 

Though it’s been years,

I still remember the encounter.

Saying goodbye is never fun,
it’s quite a downer.

 

I’ve had to say goodbye
throughout my life
in the most permanent way…
when my tears refused to hide.

 

A lesson to remind me
had been brought by the little guy.

It’s much better to say, “See you later.”
as it’s never a good time to say Goodbye.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

August 28, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Melinda.
"A lesson to remind me
had been brought by the little guy.
It’s much better to say, “See you later.”
as it’s never a good time to say Goodbye."
I hate goodbye too. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Shelley Warner]

A poignant illustration of the sadness in saying goodbye.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for reading! I appreciate you.

[Pauline]

I know the depth of that sorrow in a permanant goodbye. Maybe that childish saying of, "See you later aligator, in a while crocodile) is a much happier way of leaving someone. Enjoyed the read Melinda.

[Melinda McQueen]

Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem.

[wordman]

so i`ll say goodnite and never goodbye to a friend

[Melinda McQueen]

Sounds good. Thank you for reading and reviewing my poem.

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[Chris Shaw]

Goodbyes are hard to swallow. See you later so much more of a promised bouquet. That child had wisdom visit him early Melinda. Meaningful write and enjoyed with it.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Yes Ma'am. Special wisdom from God. And he had Autism. Thank you for reading and giving your review. Means much!