The Heart That Remains

How can it be goodbye...

When one leaves

and one stays behind

if one heart remains,

is it really goodbye?

Spinning around

this revolving door,

forgotten by souls

who have been here before;

grasping at shadows,

straining at sighs ~

if my heart remains,

is it really goodbye?

Author's Note

No idea where this came from.

Reviews

[OBWhiteHawk]

So true, so true. How can it be over when one or even both still have their heart invested in the love and the relationship? I never thought of it that way.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, OBWH! This was a bittersweet notion for me...

[Jack...]

This was a happy piece in my opinion. Made me smile again Rita. Is it ever really goodbye? I think not.

[Rita L. Sev]

I think I had mixed feelings writing this - I like to think that it is not really goodbye too, but there is no denying that it is not the same, and that is sad. My mother read this poem and said that she felt the same... I am glad that you found the smile that was hiding here, Jack!

[freda]

Its feels so good to read this a fresh feeling comes out from my heart...

[Rita L. Sev]

I'm glad you liked it; thank you, Freda.

[Rocans]

Obviously, this came from your very brilliant muse. I guess it's half goodbye, because the heart/mind is a part of you (and a very significant part as well) that cannot be ignored. An attachment has been forged- though immaterial, very strong and substantial- and displacement from that actual location/person may lessen that bond but not completely destroy it.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you for this thoughtful review, Rocans. I agree that the bond is changed, but thankfully, not destroyed. That is a great way to look at it.

[Casner P]

You can never go wrong with ending a piece of writing with an open ended question! I really like this. You're not only speaking to the reader but you are speaking to yourself as well and I think that is what is really brilliant about this piece of writing. It is really open to interpretation and I love that. Great work Rita...as usual! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Casner! The question was in my mind, so I'm sure it was in others as well...

[Jack V.]

Doesn't matter where it came from. Gave me that happy feeling you get after hearing something good. Thanks for that. Happy you found it and shared the post.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jack. I am so glad to give a bit of happiness!

[Jack V.]

And thank you for writing it :D

[rhythm&blues]

I've always liked farewell much better myself, good question.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks for reading, R&B

[Ravyne Hawke]

some people we are never meant to say good bye.. but see you soon. It is good to question it though.. helps to get emotions out. Lovely poem Rita..

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Lori

[Ken Simm.]

Interesting question. Well written as well.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ken.