Two little words

 

Two little words that

I wasn’t expecting

 

Two little words that

just made me ask why

 

If I had known I’d

have done something different

 

The two little words

were when you said good bye

 

Author's Note

Just curious, is it a good bye if it is a bad bye?
I know, but some you just never get over.

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

two little unexpected words. that can quite often pack the punch of tnt or a nuclear detonation. as to your author's note...a bad bye i usually use two words for as well. first begins with f the 2nd ends with a double ff :)

[willweb]

(ucko) Yep, you got that right my friend. Fortunately, it wasn't as bad as that. It was actually very nice in the way it was presented, but the hurt was still the same. Thanks so much Ken.

[Foreverwriter]

Sometimes we don't know the outcome and that's okay! I don't know if it's the same for you but when I'm hurt or trying to get my feelings out, I write! Great read!

[Ken e Bujold]

yes I find the process of writing my way out of darkness a very cathartic endeavor

[Foreverwriter]

I agree!🙂

[softlyfall]

"Good"bye really is a misnomer for a painful breakup, isn't it? I do not agree that you never get over them, though. Well, I do, but I think they transform over time and with intent into something first bittersweet rather than painful, poignant, then even that reaches greater equanimity.
It is the why that keeps the pain around, I think. That question lingers.

[willweb]

It lingers but the good times, the great memories eventually outweigh all of the sad things. Though there is a pain that still remains...but it can be a good thing or it can be a bad thing. If that makes any sense. Thanks again Amy

[softlyfall]

It makes perfect sense

[John the Baptist]

When good byes come unexpectedly, they make you ask yourself all kinds of questions. Was it something I did, said, etc. Sounds like you got ambushed. Nicely rhymed, by the way.

[willweb]

Well, I don't know if ambushed is the right word, just a little surprised but it wasn't completely unexpected. Thanks so much John.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I would say bad byes equal good riddance and move on.
j.

[willweb]

Makes sense to me. Thanks so much Jacob

[Gee]

So many meanings to those two little words, the most heart breaking when a parent passes.
A good piece that gets you to thinking

[willweb]

Thanks for reading and commenting Gee.

[Gee]

My pleasure

[keith]

final words if ever
so long i choose instead
but then ... what do i know?

precise very precise

[willweb]

Thanks so much Keith.

[Fran Marie]

Those two little words has cause many
heartaches for many I'm sure..well
written brief poem that said a lot

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Fran Marie

[Coyote Poetry]

Those two words. Hardest and saddest words, we will know. My friend, when we close the door on love, friendship. A forever sadness to keep. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[willweb]

Thank you so much my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Will.

[MsJewel]

This is so sweet - it just tugs at the heartstrings. Sometimes simple words have the biggest impact. Love it! :) Julie

[willweb]

Thanks so much Julie. I am glad you liked this.

[Lorry]

We never expect those two words, do we? A bit like when they say they need more space, which just happens to be the exact height, width and depth as you.
It could always be worse my friend. Just be grateful she didn't say to you "It's yours... I think!" 😊

[willweb]

Yep, it definitely could have been worse. Thanks Lorry.