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I Just Can’t Wait to Say Goodbye

2/10/2023

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by Mary Jo Russell
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When we tried once more to part
Our friends said that we cared too much.
But I’ve known within my heart
That our love was just a crutch.


Though we’re lonely when apart,
There’s always calm instead of storm.
All those teardrops from the start
Can’t keep my life and love from harm.


Chorus:
Till today I wasn’t sure
Why my life was insecure.
Now I know I can’t deny
I just can’t wait to say “goodbye.”


Though we’ve tried and tried anew,
Hoping our dreams would come around,
Another’s affection for you grew

And pushed aside the love I’d found.

Chorus:
Till today I wasn’t sure
Why my life was insecure.
Now I know I can’t deny
I just can’t wait to say “goodbye.”

 
The song above was written by my mother, no doubt referring to my abusive father. There are a multitude of good causes for Quakers to support, but the struggle to end domestic violence is surely one that Friends should consider.

~ submitted by Richard Russell


2 Comments
Donald Lathrop
2/16/2023 08:36:47 pm

A very impressive share.

Your mother was quite amazing,

I'm sorry about your father.and also sorry for what brought him to be that way.

Peace,
Don

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Richard S Russell
2/17/2023 03:53:29 pm

Hi. Don.

My mother was amazing. My father was the way he was because of himself being abused as a child. He often tried to show love although in a materialistic way. I've forgiven him, in part because of the good intentions he mixed in with the bad.

Richard

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