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Goodbye

Author: Catherine Turner

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Goodbye Poem Verses

I never knew a single word could alter all it touched
I never knew a word could make me cry
I never knew our last sad word would break my heart so much
I never knew.... before we said goodbye.

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About the poem

This poem is about the power of words and how they can have a deep emotional impact on us, especially when it comes to saying goodbye to a loved one. The speaker reflects on the fact that they never knew that a single word, such as "goodbye," could have such a profound effect on them. The poem suggests that words can be very powerful and that we should choose them carefully, especially when saying farewell to those we love.

The Structure of Poem

The poem consists of four stanzas with four lines each. The structure is simple with an ABAB rhyme scheme. The first and third lines of each stanza rhyme, and the second and fourth lines rhyme. The poem expresses the sorrow of saying goodbye to a loved one and the profound effect that one word or phrase can have on a person's emotions. The repetition of "I never knew" emphasizes the speaker's surprise at the power of words and the overwhelming feelings of loss.

Best Quote from Goodbye Poem

This is the poem 'Goodbye' by Catherine Turner

"I never knew a single word could alter all it touched I never knew a word could make me cry I never knew our last sad word would break my heart so much I never knew.... before we said goodbye."

This quote beautifully captures the powerful impact that one single word can have, and how it can change everything in an instant. The deep emotions of sadness and heartbreak associated with saying goodbye are also expressed in a poignant way.