Long Goodbye

On a battlefield of broken dreams

From far away the muffled screams

The ghosts of those who came before

To walk this world for nevermore

The echoes of a haunted past

Were not the first, won’t be the last

The cycle it will never cease

Without the war there is no peace

A cycle of a warped design

Destroying bodies, crushing minds

As you walk upon this hallowed ground

Upon your ears the faintest sound

After all the muffled cries

You’ll hear the sound of long goodbyes


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12 responses to “Long Goodbye”

  1. Haunting, Kevin ❤️

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  2. I can’t say I know what you’re going through, but whatever it is, I’m here if you need to talk. You can take whatever it is out on me. I’m used to it. My friend misses their witty banter with their favorite 🦍 🥺🫂🩵

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  3. I hope you’re doing better soon. This sounds almost like a farewell from WP. I’m quite worried. There’s a community here who will listen. And so do I.

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  4. This is powerful! And haunting, too.

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  5. Beautiful poem Kevin. It reminds me of how I felt visiting Gettysburg. Hallowed ground. So many mothers’ precious sons.

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  6. I agree with Mary. It reminds me of Gettysburg. Very well done.

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  7. Beautiful poem,
    Full or haunting screams
    I can’t even imagine what sights you must have seen
    Best way to process things I’ve found is by writing and talking with someone about it.
    Hope you are ok! ☀️☀️

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  8. Beautiful and captivating writing as always!

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    I echo the sentiments above and if I can help by listening just text or email. Sometimes it helps to talk to a stranger. I am curious however how you decided on the gorilla icon. Love it!☺️🤗

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  10. haunting to experience and sad to have as memories 🤍
    take care, Chief 🙏

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  11. I have goosebumps brother. Marvelous 💓

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  12. Ooh chillingly haunting with such sad goodbyes but never forgotten … Prophetic tribute, Kevin ❤ !!

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