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I wrote this poem after a kid in my school died of cancer. His death made me realize how delicate life is. I know that my generation tends to have the mentality that we are invincible but I see now that we aren't.

Goodbye

God took you away.
It doesn't seem fair,
but in the back of my mind,
you will always be there.

You weren't a close friend,
but our paths did cross,
and your absence in this world,
is to me a great loss.

You were too young to die, and
too innocent to feel that pain.
Only heaven benefits,
because you it has now gained.

I may think of you a little less
with each passing day,
but your strength is something I won't forget,
you have changed me in a way.

I wish for you eternal peace;
that's what you deserve my friend.
I hope I lead my life well enough
to meet up with you in the end.

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khersten
This poem touched me a LOT. my Aunt died a couple years ago because of cancer and since then its been hard I always think of her. She was one of the greatest person's I know. and I MISS her a lot!I would give anything to have her back!SO ur not the only one out there I know how it feels. and I bet u would give anything to get that person back to.
amanda
I think this poem was very touching to me. It was like so real to me.
sameer
this was a real peice of work
Lisamarie
Hi, I just want to say, you are a great poet! I love this poem :) Really I do. I write a lot of poetry and songs, and by reading this poem makes me want to write more :) In the poem, what happened to the person in real life? It's quite a sad poem. Very Good though! :) Cya! Lisamarie
Amanda
I really did like this poem it remined me of one of my friends that died. It makes me what to sit down and cry!
Ashley
I cried when I read this. It reminds me of my boyfriend that passed aways 3 months ago and it just reminds me of all his friends and what they tell me and stuff about how he made a difference in there life. Great poem!
stephanie
hey i really likeed ur poem i cryed my bestfriend died in a car crash at the age 21 this year in septmrber and he was so nice so dont give up keep writening poem u have great skills byb
laura
it touched me very deeply
taylor
a kid in my school died from cancer too. And although he was not my best friend he was still one of the greatset people i have ever meet.
Sofia
Very good poem! I lost one of my friends last fall, he was my neighbour. that's why this poem really touched me. I would love to make a melody to it if that's okay with the author, penny. ehmm. If there's any spelling misstakes it's because I'm swedish, hehe.
crystle
I really liked this poem it really touched me, my cousin died about five months ago and this reminded me of her and kinda how i feel about it all.
lucky
Wow, this poem is like my thoughts exactly. A few months ago someone I knew but wasn't close to committed suicide and I looked up to them--so wow! This poem definetly gets my vote as the best!
heather
this poem is just the best a girl that attended the same school as i do. had just past away on friday night along with her boyfriend. this poem brought a little closure to me even though we never reall y talked except in french class when we di d class work together
puneet
When i read this poem "GOOBEY" written by penny. It really touch my heart &my soul.
maria
it was good 4 realz.
nackera
very very good
Brittney
This poem is amazing I got chills when reading it.
nikki
i really like this poem i think u did a good job on wrighting this
Sarah
I really, really love this poem. Two years ago, this girl that I used to sit with at lunch died in a car wreck. I didn't really know her that well, but this poem reminds me of her so much. I love it. Keep writing awesome poems.
Sherree
This is such a beautiful poem.
Abby
This poem touched me very deep, I lost one of my best friends a couple months ago and it makes me realize how precious life is because it can be gone right before your eyes. R. I. P. Amber I will always love and miss you
adm
dear author, I am very touched by your poem. And i want u to know that ur poem will help a lot of youngsters to cope with the loss of a close friend or relative. I have a forum and I would like to put up your poem in my forum.
stephane
this is an anwesom poem cus my best friend that ive known forever has cancer
Hayley-Michelle
hey, i really think this poem is brilliant, its so touching- i to am a poet i wouldnt class myself as a well known or brilliant poet but i like yto write when im at my most emoptionsl stages in life, this poem is truly heart touching and i hope that others wilol read and appreciate your work as much as i did! thanks luv hay x
Hays
hey i am 14 and my friend and her lil sis were killed in a car accident in august (2005) and i was looking for a poem to put in a message for a website made especially for them 2 beautiful girls and i came across this poem which really touched my heart and i used it so other people could read the message and poem added to it. this is the greatest poem i have ever come across in my lifetime
Alex
This poem really touched me. Last week, on Monday, a friend of mine, Mike passed away after a 3 year long battle with a brain tumor. He was 19 years old. He always had a positive attiute about everything, even when he was sick. He never let you feel sorry for him. And he taught us the way we should live life & to never take anything for granted. life is too short. And just yesterday, it marked the 2nd anniversery of my best friends death. He had battled leukemia for 7 months before he passed. Just telling you that you are doing a good job with the poems & keep up the good work! RIP Mike & Joey, I love you.
Hannah
My best friends little cousin just passed away 10 months ago and everytime she thinks about him this is how she feels im sure if she read this poem she would cry but she would also take thought into what the words meant this is a beautiful poem!
Shybutterfly
i love ur poem it is insparational and you are a great poet. wishes
Tamela
It was really touching! i can relate!
Lotte
I love this poem, it made me cry. It was easy to read, but still beautiful. Wonderful job!
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