“there is a time for departure
even when there is no certain place to go.”
– tennessee williams
—
when i stop at the light on this corner
what i see
is
always different
yet
always the same
this is the stop
where you get on the bus
and
go straight to the airport
i’ve seen people
hugging
crying
laughing
talking
celebrating
calling
texting
alone
together
worried
whispering
excited
wondering
so many different goodbyes
and
i sometimes wonder
what they say to each other
just before
one steps
onto that bus
and
one is left behind
on the sidewalk
they all have a story and a reason
maybe to return to somewhere or someone
maybe for an adventure
maybe to see the world
maybe to leave a bad situation behind
maybe to meet someone for the first time
maybe to get better
maybe to help someone
maybe to realize a dream
maybe they’re not yet sure
but there is one thing that is certain
someone is leaving
and
someone is coming.
—
”the best things said come last. people will talk for hours saying nothing much and then linger at the door with words that come with a rush from the heart. “
-alan alda
So true, Beth.
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isn’t it?
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Poignant.
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such is life –
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Beautiful
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thank you –
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Mmmm, great post Beth – I saw so much of this in my travels.
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i’ll bet you did, everywhere you went –
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Indeed. There was always a sense of tasks left incomplete – more to be done that would remain undone.
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yes –
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beautiful poem
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thank you so much –
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At some time we are each one of those different people.
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we are-
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So many emotions at that stop. So many unknowns. So poetic Beth.
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yes, yes. and thank you –
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Really enjoyed this, captured all the possibilities of transitions.
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thank you so much )
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Your vision is so clear. I’ll bet you are a great teacher (and student) to your kinders.
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ironically, i have the worst vision ever. must be that i’m using my other senses ). yes, i am a good student to the the kinders, i am always learning from them.
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Insight? Intuitive vision.
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A rush from the heart, and a rush to the heart. I once agin enjoyed your post, Beth.
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yes, lots of rushing, russ –
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Thank you. As simple as that. Merci. 🙂
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you are very welcome.
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Absolutely LOVE this post and the two quotes fit so nicely with your words.
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that is so nice of you to say, connie. thank you –
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🙂 it’s truth
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Wow! I love the way your mind works!!
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sometimes it goes on its own journey )
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OK, so here’s the “thing”, Little Buddy: There comes a time when I run out of adjectives to describe your work because I read most everything that you post, so with that said, let me just say this – every time you see that I’ve read you, I’m thinking this – You are one beautiful, loving, creative, funny, insightful, talented, artistic individual whose work I thoroughly enjoy!!!! And when I have some more adjectives to throw your way, I’ll be adding them on to this list, ok??? Thank you for sharing your talents with us, dear Beth! ((((HUGS!!!))) ❤ Lucie
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wow, thanks so much for all of that, lucie )
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🙂
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What a great quote!
Alan Alda has got it right!
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he does –
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And it’s so great to watch (and listen) to it all unfold, the coming and the leaving. Thoughtful!!
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))
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Lovely poem!
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thank you –
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As I am the one often sitting waiting for the bus and the leaving. I can tell you from a different country that it is sad to be the one leaving but it is also exciting too to be going somewhere else even if it’s just back home. LOL Thought I would give you a different look than the one you were seeing or at least from a different point.
Hope you have a great summer Beth I know you will miss your kiddos but you will have a whole new batch to mold in August or September. ❤ Kat
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thanks for sharing your perspective, kat. i know that everyone has their own experience –
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absolutely wonderful!!!!
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thanks, susie –
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I love this, Beth! My daughter read a quote at a wedding from Love Actually. It is one about hellos and goodbyes, crying and joyful reunions. The bride and groom felt it embodied their journey of marriage, how it would transpire, hopefully always rushing back into each other’s arms. What you said, in your own words, was equally powerful and beautiful.
Sorry, I had very long days and no interest in going to library or coffee shop to catch up on blogs. Funny, going to others blogs takes up an incredible amount of data usage on cell phone, but just using WordPress at home works to respond to comments and create new posts. . . Thanks for listening and always being such a kind (and patient friend) commenter. ❤
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i love that movie and it’s quotes were excellent. no worries, about timing on responding, always good to see you when you are able to respond. happy and easy to be a commenter on your blog )
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I see and wonder the same thing at times. So many lives. So many words and thoughts.
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Yes
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Very thoughtful. And who knew Alan Alda was so wise?
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Yes, I like his quote a lot –
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This is one of your best poems, Beth. So insightful. So compassionate.
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Thank you so much, John –
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just great
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Thank you, Ben –
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a lovely, lovely post, Beth; you come up with the most memorable and apt quotations 🙂
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thank you so much, john. i love to combine things in new ways
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