The Last Goodbye

Teddy.15

 

It was New Year’s day

I couldn’t help myself

I just had to hear his voice

so I plucked up the courage and phoned him

It was a really long number

London to Dublin

but as soon as he answered, I instantly knew

his opening line was  

“it’s great to hear from you”

there was an embarrassing pause…

then he said, “I’m with someone”

and at that moment I politely replied

“happy new year, I hope you have a great one”

abruptly I put down the phone

you see, phones were still attached to the wall in those days

 

and then, just then

something truly extraordinary happened

 

 I suddenly

 

 Just got on with my life.

  • Author: Teddy.15 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 15th, 2023 06:51
  • Category: Reflection
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Comments8

  • LIZ

    Mmmm when we finally....let go!!! ❤️

    • Teddy.15

      Dear Liz from your own beautiful poetry I get that this is something that has also happened in your life, for me it was only once and that was seriously enough, the pain was deeply profound but of course it's only a moment and I'm so happy that you relate and moreover enjoy my scribbles. Thank you beautiful poetess ❤️

      • LIZ

        Thank you very much! You are correct, I relate more than you know. The pain is almost unbearable. I truly enjoy your heartfelt poems! ♥️

      • Poetic Dan

        Boom... love you it. Do what you need to move on and let those wings take you far beyond what we ever dreamed was possible! The great unknown

        Keep up the write my friend

        • Teddy.15

          Dearest Dan leaving love doesn't mean the games over and you and I have both successfully renewed the meaning. Thanks dear friend. 💖

        • peto

          Happy new life
          Always a joy to read Teddy
          No change today

          • Teddy.15

            Thank you Peto, so very appreciated your words. 💖

          • orchidee

            Aww, I remember the moment you said goodbye to me. I wish I had never met 'someone else' - being KP. That'll teach me to leave ya! lol.

            • Teddy.15

              Mr O !!!! LoL I'd never say goodbye to my orchidee. 💖

              • orchidee

                Do shut up, Orchi, says Fido. He also says to me 'You've made your bed (with KP), now you must lie on it'!
                Arggh, do you mean that metaphorically, Fido? lol.

              • 4 more comments

              • Neville



                when it feels as bad as that, then it just has to be done .. did you get change from the phone ... I seem to recall one did if the call was cut short ..

                and although I'm sure it hurt like hell at the time, you now know deep down in your heart that you did the right thing .. Here, have a little bit of mine 💔x

                • Teddy.15

                  Dearest Nev, we cannot appreciate that magic without the rot right! Thank you my dear Nev. 💖

                • Goldfinch60

                  I know that your life became filled with joy, wonder and love Teddy.

                  Andy

                  • Teddy.15

                    Hello Andy so lovely to see you, it sure did 💖

                  • L. B. Mek

                    we never know what it will take
                    to cut that line, and
                    transmogrify someone's role
                    in our lives
                    from pivotal
                    to that rear mirror, irrelevant
                    but what a relief, when it arrives
                    so we may live our life, unchained
                    from regret...
                    (I so relate my friend
                    your matter of fact delivery
                    suited this subject
                    a crisp clean poem, about
                    a clean break)
                    how fitting

                    • Teddy.15

                      LOL and that's that dear MeK. 🤣 💖

                    • MendedFences27

                      Funny how the historical "Last Goodbye," has changed with the technology, first written and sent by courier, then written and sent by mail, then by phone, and today by text,
                      Your experience shows that males never learn how to handle relationships. We are much too macho to get hurt. Your poem is also a lesson on how to survive the breakup. "Just get on with my life," a powerful statement. - Phil A.

                      • Teddy.15

                        Thank you dear Phil, you speak such truth, over wasaap lol oh no that would just be terrible. Very empathetic and compassionate your words are thank you so much. 💖



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