Goodbye Friend Poems

Goodbye Friend Poems

Friendship Poems About Saying Goodbye

The hardest part of any friendship is when it's time to say goodbye. As much as we might like things to stay the same, change is an inevitable part of life. The universe may seem huge and the rift between friends on opposite side of the world may seem a great distance. There are many tools available with which we can communicate, but even without these tools there is a secret that only real friends know, and it is this. All the mountains and valleys in the world cannot separate friends whose hearts are as one.

23 Farewell Messages Saying Goodbye to Close Friends

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  1. 1. You Will Be Missed


    • By Stephannie Beaudette
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2007 with permission of the Author.

    Saying goodbye
    Was the hardest thing to do.
    I never thought I would,
    Especially not to you.

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    A dear friend of mine passed last year. I unfortunately missed her last days due to being in hospital myself. Her then ex-partner lived with her to bathe, feed, help with toilet needs, and...

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  3. 2. Goodbye, My Dearest Friend


    The hardest part of any friendship
    is when it is time to say goodbye,
    and even though I wished I could make you stay,
    I know I have to let you spread your wings and fly.

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    My best friend is leaving me and going away. Her absence makes me feel alone because the valuable days we spent are memorable and unforgettable. However, change is an unavoidable circumstance...

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  5. 3. Forever Friends

    • By Janilyn B. Rentillo
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2009 with permission of the Author.

    True friends are hard to find,
    but there you are; you came into my life.
    You came to me in a perfect time.
    I'm so happy you're a friend of mine.

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    I absolutely love this poem so much because it says exactly how my ex is now my best friend. He is one of the greatest blessings I've been given.

  6. 4. For A Friend Forever

    • By Sandra Rosene
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2007 with permission of the Author.

    Though it's only been a short while,
    I've never had a friend like you,
    But soon you will be leaving me,
    And I don't know what to do.

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    I have a best friend who I started talking to in February of this year. I met him in person September 1, 2018. After that we hardly talk. I miss the way we would talk before we met in person....

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  7. 5. Because She Was My Best Friend

    • By Insha Jesani
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Together we would laugh, together we would cry,
    With each other, we'd never be shy.
    We'd often fight, then sort it out,
    And at each other, we would never shout.

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    When my best friend that I’ve known since I was a baby came back to England, we grew a connection. She was always by my side and made me happy. She has 3 beautiful kids. The youngest is only...

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  8. 6. Promise To Stay In Touch

    • By Louise
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2010 with permission of the Author.

    I couldn't find the right words
    Nothing seemed to rhyme
    To write something for you all
    I think it will take time

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    I have a friend named Sara. She is like my sister. I love her a lot. We were best friends 5 years ago, but now she had to leave us and leave the school, and I will really miss her. If she can...

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  9. 7. The Heart Of Friendship

    • By Sandra L. Pierce
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2007 with permission of the Author.

    The bond of friendship is everlasting
    True friends never say goodbye
    There is pure truth between us
    That will never die

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    nice composition. keep your friendship strong and lasting. not all of us are gifted with "true friends".
    I have so many friends and I have a few true friends, who are "the best".

  10. 8. Goodbye, Best Friend

    • By Jaimie-Beth Faulkner
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.

    Things may change from this day on.
    Here with us is where you belong.
    Someone like you there is no other.
    You're the closest thing I have to a brother.

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    I had my best friend commit suicide last year and it was hard for me. Being a cutter, I know the feeling of being alone a lot and without friends. This poem is touching to me because if he...

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  11. 9. Through The Years

    • By Emily
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2008 with permission of the Author.

    You helped me laugh
    You dried my tears
    Because of you, I have no fears
    Together we live

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    I have to move and leave my best friend behind. I'm hurting as the school year comes to an end, but no matter what, I will always love her and nobody can ever replace her! Imma miss your...

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  12. 10. Farewell Words

    • By Gregory K.
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2017 with permission of the Author.

    Farewell words too often part
    And cleave with sorrow to aching hearts.
    With a final wave, all disappears
    Beneath the hush of silent tears

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    Absolutely beautifully written, and with such great words that bring emotion. I love it!

  13. 11. Never Part

    • By Bailee Simler
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2012 with permission of the Author.

    When I saw you
    in the hall,
    I knew you would
    be the best of all.

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    I love the poem. It touched me. My best friend is also leaving for college today, and I am going to miss him so much.

  14. 12. To My Friend

    • By Sarah R. Leavell
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2007 with permission of the Author.

    I am so glad I met you.
    Although our acquaintance wasn't long,
    You have made a big impact in my life.
    It is thanks to you

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    On January 6, 2016, I met a new friend at school. We didn't know each other, but she was new in school and she didn't know where her 3rd period class was. She came up to me and asked me, so I...

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  15. 13. Gone

    • By Stephanie M. Wendorf
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2007 with permission of the Author.

    Emotions ran through my head.
    I found myself wishing I was dead
    All because you were moving away.
    I knew I would never see you another day.

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    This poem really touched me. I found out yesterday that my best friend's parents divorced and his mom took him and his brother and sister and we don't know where he is. He was my best friend...

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  16. 14. Summer Vacation

    • By Olivia
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2009 with permission of the Author.

    I hope you really know
    How much I truly care
    Because when I'm away from you
    It's like something isn't there

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    I have a best friend, Zarnab. Our summer break started, and I miss her so much. Even though we chat all the time, I still miss her so much

  17. 15. The Drifter's Melody

    The time soon comes for parting,
    And our time is at an end.
    The rest of your life is starting,
    And we have no time at all to spend.

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    I'm moving away to a different country to start high school and continue my life. This means that I'll be leaving my best friend behind. We could talk over the internet, but I don't think...

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  18. 16. Friends

    • By Liz Beran
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2007 with permission of the Author.

    We are going to different high schools
    I know it will be hard
    we were best friends
    and now we are ripped apart

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    My best friend and I were separated this year. We have been best friends for two years, and he ended up going to a different school this year. I don't know how I'm going to finish out these...

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  19. 17. Apart

    • By Nyhc
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2008 with permission of the Author.

    We've always been together,
    we did everything with laughter.
    We thought it was forever.

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    I had friends that I have known for 7 years. In 8th grade, two of them were getting closer and blocking me out. They mostly talk to me if one or the other is busy. The one of them made a...

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  20. 18. Best Friend Moved Away

    • By Madi Moody
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2014 with permission of the Author.

    Sitting in class
    Thinking of you
    It's hard to realize
    I'm not with you

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    I can definitely relate! I moved twice, first was from my home Cape Town, South Africa and I not only had to leave my best friend but all of my family (except mum, dad, brother and sisters)....

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  21. 19. Goodbye To You, My "Friend"

    • By Denise Sarion
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.

    We said we would be friends together until the end.
    You said you would always be my best friend.
    Then you stabbed me in the back.
    Now we've lost everything we had.

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    One day I caught myself smiling, and I noticed I was thinking of you.

    Hi, my name is Byndii.
    Hi, my name is Jazlyn.
    Cool, wanna be friends?
    Yeah, sure.
    We have to stay together...

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  22. 20. Lucky Soul

    • By Brittany
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2014 with permission of the Author.

    I am such a lucky soul
    To have friends as good as you
    'Cause when worries find their way to me
    And I'm unsure what to do...

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