"Goodbye,,

[Robert Wendt]

"Goodbye,,

I just wanted to say my goodbyes,,
The support has tears in my eyes,,

I am thankful, This you must believe,,
You've all been so wonderful to me,,

I have a tough trek to make up high,,
Don't think I'll make it, but I must try,,

You see I have a promise I must keep,,
When I can't go farther, I'll just sleep,,

In this mission I just can not lose,,
I'll be with my love, The pain defused,,

Believe me there are worse things in life,,
Living in anguish, longing, and strife,,

I'll miss a nerd I met on this site,,
For me, Went to extremes in my plight,,

A very special lady indeed,,
She was helpful in my time of need,,

I wish to all, "good poem, and good cheer",,
May you find peace in the coming years,,

Well, that's about it, and all I'll say,,
Thank y'all again, and have a great day,,

Robert,,

[pipersfancy]

Ah— but really, I don't think you should be thinking/writing about hanging up your hat quite yet, Robert. There are countless poems to write... and if the themes are dark and painful, so be it. Someone needs to leave a written record of all that pain... others need to read it.

Reach out to someone in the here and now of your life for support, as well as using the internet/poetry sites as an outlet. No one is promised an easy path, and sometimes life gets so miserable and painful as to appear impossible to bear... That's when you must pull out paper and pen and write it all down. And again, and again, until your fingers can barely hold the pen. And when it finally falls from your numb fingers, and your eyes can neither focus nor bring tears, and exhaustion seems never ending... that's when you take a ragged breath and ask yourself why you are here. You demand an answer, because you ARE here, and there MUST be a reason for it. When that answer comes, you write that down, too.

But to be put on this earth with the desire to write, then to consider stop writing... is not a solution to anything.

pf

[Robert Wendt]

Tell you what. If I make it back I will do just as you say,, Thank you

[pipersfancy]

Make sure you do make it back, because I will be waiting to read your next poem.

[RhymeLovingWriter]

And I'll be waiting here too.

[Guest]

Please be careful and try your best to make it back. All is not lost. You will always have a friend!!!

[cc springer]

Robert. A lot of us have been reading and following what you write. Although I have read many, I haven't commented before because it is painful and because I figured you needed an outlet. As the others point out on this posting and other postings, you need to keep writing because you have a lot to say and share. I have seen a lot of positive messages in what you've posted and believe that you have a lot more to tell about how you felt when you met Michelle, and even things prior to meeting her. I remember that you mentioned that she loved your poems so keep writing. You can spread the message about donating kidneys and help others in that situation. We've all been in dark places and sometimes it takes one step at a time to make things better. I remember a zen saying from years back that can be applied.... if a pickpocket sees a saint, all he sees is his pockets. Meaning, you overlook a lot because your focus is on one thing so if you can change your outlook, you can see so much more. I was in a dark time and all I saw was sadness in the world. When I realized I was looking for that, then I did something about it and changed my outlook. I'm sure that you were strong when she wasn't doing well and that you will find that the strength is still there. Also, I think it might be a bad time of year to hike up to higher elevations. Maybe you should put it off until it is safer. Best wishes to you Robert Wendt.

[MHenry]

Robert, have a safe journey. Perhaps you could find a companion to take the journey with you?

[Robert Wendt]

You people are the best.

[Robert Wendt]

I am headed out Sunday. Thank you to all.

[AlexandratheLate]

Robert, love and loss so painful that it's even hard to breathe will get better little by little. Please try to seek counseling which will help you survive those darkest moments. Writing can be therapeutic also. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.

[DWAYNE]

Robert, you are such an inspiration!
A kindred spirit, if ever I found one.
I pray for your safe return.

[Katray]

You are surrounded by friends hopeful for your well being, Robert. Your voice is unique, warm, alive and heart reaching; very much needed by this ol jaded, deadened world. Please make it back safe and sound!

[Brainwreck]

Hey Robert, this sounds weird, but that is how lousy friends are. Plant a tree and put a small amount of Michelle's ashes on it to grow with with. Close so that you can visit often.
I find being a lousy friend is easy for me. I could be your nerdy friend I just need a little practice. I did not know Michelle was so young. I imagine that you are also young?
I thought you were going to Lake above the Clouds in late May.