23 February 2010

How To Say Goodbye

Dedicated to my dear friend Amanda and all
who have to say goodbye to someone beloved

How To Say Goodbye
“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes,
love and go on.”

~David Harkins (British Poet and Painter)


My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to you

HAVE THE SPIRIT
TO BE STRONG

Thanks for every visit and comment to Music of My Life.
Keep a song in your heart.

14 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Has anyone told you what a wonderful lady you are? Well let me be the first. You are just the best. This is beautiful. All I could muster was an email to her but this is wonderful. I want her to be strong during this time and this my dear sweet friend will so help her. Well done. xoxoxox

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  2. Bill ~ {The Old Fart}February 23, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Sorry to hear that your friend passed away, you have a beautiful tribute for her.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    A kind heart and always ready to be a friend - that's you, Rosidah!

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  4. wennFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    ya, be strong.

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  5. Susan at Stony RiverFebruary 24, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    What a sweet and wonderful post -- and what a good friend you are! My heart goes out to Amanda, and thank you for the link -- I'm on my way over now.

    xox

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  6. myletterstoemilyFebruary 24, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    hi rosidah!

    what a lovely poem. thank you for sharing
    it with us.

    blessings,
    lea

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  7. Amanda MooreFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Rosidah I just love you to Pieces, you too Thom!

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  8. quillyFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Conversely -- the more love one felts, the more one suffers the loss, but the better chance they have of healing and going on with life.

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  9. tattytiaraFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    That was beautiful, what a wonderful sentiment to share with someone you care about.

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  10. happily retired galFebruary 25, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    What a loving message ... my heart goes out to your friend in her loss.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  11. Tammie LeeFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    This is a lovely and kind post. May your words be a true gift to your friend!

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  12. AnyaFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:31 AM

    So touching words
    I love it !!!!!

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  13. JamaFebruary 26, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    Lovely quote, Rashidah.

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  14. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 27, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Rosidah, What a special tribute to your friend Amanda --who lost her mother. Life can be so hard--but with friends like you, she will be fine...

    God Bless Amanda --and YOU, Rosidah.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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How beautiful a day can be
When kindness touches it!
~George Elliston

Thanks for taking your time to read my post and write a comment. Wishing you all the best for a great day :)

Rosidah