Poem -

In the Time it Takes to Say Goodbye

In the time it takes
to breathe a sigh
In the time it takes
to close both eyes

In the time it takes
to draw a breath
In the time it takes
to get undressed

In the time it takes
a clock to stop
In the time it takes
to pick a lock

In the time it takes
to kiss her breasts
in the time it takes
to lift her dress

In the time it takes
to form a smile
in the time it takes
to wait a while

In the time it takes
to make a wish
in the time it takes
to blow a kiss

In the time it takes
to wonder why
is the time it takes
to say goodbye

 

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Neville

I am more than a little confused but thank you regardless :) 

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Neville

I am now, even more than a little confused but continue to thank you regardless :) 

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Gwendoline

Nev
Your poem leaves the reader with an ache in their heart. Time can be so cruel can’t it. One moment they are breathing life and the next…gone. I felt the emphasis of that here. You have written a powerful piece my friend. Once again you Nev, are wielding such wonderful words :)  

Gwen x 

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Neville

My word, you are always so very kind to this old fella .. and for what it might be worth, you are not only a very dear literary friend, but also and truly, my very dearest of Gwen's .. Thank you again my luverly :)

Neville x

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Shaun Cronick

Nev, what would poets do if they had all the time in the world.
Its been said that good things take time but better things take a little longer.
Superb writing through-out and you never miss a poetry or thought provoking beat.
Thanks for sharing Nev.
And also thanks to Matthew and Greg as Linda points out, just to confuse and bewilder you more :)
 

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Neville

Hey Shaun, tis truly FAB to have you smile and so favourably upon these words of mine my friend .. Always welcome and my word sir ever appreciated and then some ..

Oh' and a big thank you too of course to Linda, Greg and Matthew ..

All Good Things to one and all :) 

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Alice Schipper

This bought the tears 😢 how precious is the time we have x

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Neville

Bless you Alice S .. your review note means an awful lot to me .. I would have got back to you sooner but have been on holiday x

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Marion

Love this Nev...flows perfectly right into the soul and lingers there in tears x

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Neville

Now that'll do nicely .. very nicely indeed ma'am M x

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