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The Last Goodbye

Losses everywhere. Saddening departures, one after the other. And the sudden ones, where we never had the chance to say goodbye. Emptiness, grief, incomprehensi...
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Losses everywhere. Saddening departures, one after the other. And the sudden ones, where we never had the chance to say goodbye. Emptiness, grief, incomprehension.

I took this photo at the end of the summer holidays in 2015. It has taken on a different meaning for me now, in light of the recent losses we have suffered.

Heads bent in meditation on the meaning of all of this...
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4 Comments | Report
luckie06
 
luckie06 January 23, 2017
So emotional ...
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peterburu January 23, 2017
Thank you :)
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MERCEDESS May 03, 2018
Very touching... Especially as I did read your comment belonging to this shot... Yes the pain losing a beloved one is beyond description....
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peterburu May 03, 2018
Thank you for your kind comment! really kind of you :)
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P0ST October 14, 2023
why the last goodbye?
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lemmondave November 21, 2023
Brought me to tears. Good photo.
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