Love Poem: Saying His Goodbye
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Written by: Veronica Joseph

Saying His Goodbye

polished floors 
shine in sunlight
lace curtains in the summer breeze
cut grass scent
out the window 
husband bare chested
on the hill

He looks away, over the meadow
saying his goodbye

Wife stands
at the table, touching just with finger tips
idly thinking where they bought it
cups of tea
boxes of life around the room

He looks away over the meadow
saying his goodbye

For a moment, she is in pain
a split second of recognition of his sacrifice
then she closes her heart
and watches her husband

looking way over the meadow
saying his goodbye