no one knows how long a goodbye is

we say it as if you will always see that person tomorrow

but the world is cruel enough to take that away from you

before you even realize it

and sometimes

those goodbyes could lead to something deeper

maybe, it was purposely said

as someone's last word

anyway... i won't say goodbye anymore

and the next time i do

it will be my last word

whether it be me

doing it to myself

or nature

taking it's course