Through the tears in my eyes, I watched you drive away Emotions I couldn't hold back, As I knew it would be today. Embracing you as I did last night, Knowing today you would then take flight. Is this the price that I have to pay? To say hello, only to know, that you can't stay? The wind as it wailed was a bitter cry, I'm sitting here seeking, reasons not to die. Two nights of passion, but now the pain ... Wondering when I will see you again. This distance is haunting me, as we had to part, Ripping and tearing, at my bleeding heart. The wounds are so fresh, the pain will not leave, Like the winter's chill, I can't help but grieve. I shiver inside, my body feels cold, Just waiting for nighttime, to come and take hold. Hoping those hours of sleep will take over, That I can dream of us, in that field of clover. Is the price really worth it, for two days of bliss? As I sit here and still taste your sweet tender kiss. Don't fault me for tears, that I shed when you go, As I know in my heart, there'll be another "Hello". I know this goodbye, isn't the last that we share, Because in my heart, you'll always be there. As I say my prayers, I'll include you in them, As I know God will listen, as I say "Amen". Goodbye won't be, forever I know, It's just temporary, 'till again comes "Hello" Until then my love, my heart's in your hand, Soon we'll look back ...... and we'll both understand. I'll walk on the clouds, till I'm with you again, And patience is something, I'll try to retain. Until our day comes, when we no longer part, I will keep every memory, wrapped up in my heart. You see, I can’t quite make it all on my own. I need your love to guide me, so I won’t feel alone. © Ruth Ann Mahaffey Please Email Ruth Ann Mahaffey for permission to use her wonderful poetry. Please email Ruth and tell her your thoughts and impressions of 'The Price of Hello is Goodbye.' God bless you Ruth Ann for granting permission for your poetry to be displayed on my site. Please click on the button below to visit Ruth at Moment of Memories.

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