Jac Winters

Author, retired truck driver, Proud American, 10-4 Chronicles™ All Poems© Jactionary™
"From My Life to Yours." ™

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To Say Goodbye Again
By Jac Winters
October 7, 2017

You lost them all in a blink, left
standing, not knowing what to think.
The only one left—it just isn’t fair,
your mind heavy with the burden.
“I’ll lift it, dear child, it’s not yours to share.”

You want to take their place, just
so, in transition, you can see their face.
That’s not in God’s plan; He never made you
strong enough to bear the weight,
even though you think you can.

They’re all gone, and here you stand,
with begging eyes lifted skyward, wishing.
Rain crashing down to the ground,
your mind plays tricks—they’ll be there,
just turn around.

Your stomach aching from what you miss,
with a southern drawl you hear in the tree,
a serpent slither and crawl:

“They’ve left the poor boy, no medicine will fix this,”
he said with a sly hiss.

Heart heavy, soul lost, spirit worn,
no need to worry, my child, they’re not so far,
even though you think they are.
In this life, you feel so mixed up,
it doles out so much, it runneth over… that cup.

In this life, you’re tossed about,
you want to be stronger, you think someday
you’d have more clout.
In this life, we’re left feeling empty,
maybe it’s the feeling the reaper left
after his swift, cold entry.

We want to put it all back in place,
hide the yoke of loneliness,
even though to others our sadness
shows upon our face.
I want to say goodbye again—oh,
please, with tears streaming down my stark face.
I want… to say hello again?

No! I want to say goodbye again,
because we know it has to end.
Time is our enemy, not our friend.
To my good friends who took their life,
they were so empty, there was nothing left.
Just a “hole” where He built “you” one day,
and in it placed all your parts,
one of them was a soul.

Dear God, I pray, let me see them one more time,
to walk through those big wooden doors
when the church bell chimes.

My arms long to hold them, hug them,
love them, see them play in the grass,
just to have that one last chance to get my fill,
to see them all together in one special place.
With joy, I would shout, I would spin—what a thrill!

But when you say goodbye one time,
it cripples even the strongest of man.
I’ve made you sturdy enough for one such blow as this,
so even if you prayed with all your might
to have one more dinner at candlelight,
another boat ride or paraglide,
to live, to laugh, to cry with all of them by your side.

Even if you mustered all your strength,
or conjured up every ounce of will to pull you through,
to say goodbye again would kill you.

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“Truly grateful today.”
“If you want to read her full thoughts, here they are.”
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An inspiring memoir that explores resilience, healing & the strength of the human spirit. With remarkable honesty, @JacWinters shares the painful experiences of his childhood & the lasting impact they had on his life. Read the book to know more! #pratibhamalav #bookrecommendation

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@Kdpexpert2 You are welcome. Check Dm for important update to Full wrap cover. Thank you.

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Good day, my fellow Amazing Americans and friends around the world.

A few days ago, I mentioned that a visual rebrand was underway. I still don’t have the final file in hand, but the process took an unexpected turn.

The first artwork I selected was suddenly removed by the artist, which pushed me to my backup option — and honestly, I’m grateful it was there.

“This new direction is the right fit. It aligns with the overarching themes and content of the book.”

Today, I’m sharing the near‑identical digital cover while I wait for the finalized version.

The rebrand is now settled, and it aligns with where I’m heading as an author. I hope you connect with this updated look the way we have.

Wishing each of you joy and peace as you navigate this wild jungle we call Earth.

Lastly, thank you, Literary Titan, for that wonderful, unexpected addition.

With respect and gratitude,
Jac

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@Kdpexpert2 I appreciate you.

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Dear friends,

I hope life is meeting you with peace, purpose, and people who encourage you to chase your dreams. Those dreams matter more than we sometimes realize, not only for ourselves, but for the lives we may touch along the way.

After years of work, reflection, and courage, my memoir is set to release on July 15th.

If you’d like to read the description for the digital edition, the link is here:

https://t.co/lb0YsxDccQ

Wishing all of you a beautiful weekend.

Very truly yours,
Jac

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@SoveyX Congrats Sov. Very cool.

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@Kdpexpert2 Md. we will keep working together. I do not have anything else to live for. Might as well make the most of the time I/we have left. Peace

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@ScarlettIn73939 😎 See you there.

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@ScarlettIn73939 Hi, thanks for the visit and the energy. Good to see you again.

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@altus26682 Thanks Liz. I love that you stopped by to weigh in.🕊️

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@AngelEyes11357 @MaddMike1776A Thank you for the follow, this is a fantastic page. Wishing you the best of luck with it. Thank you all for your service to this great nation. Freedom is not Free. Semper Fi!

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@MerileeSullivan You can come build a workbench with me if you like; tools are flying and you can be the boss.🙃 Be safe out there.

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"Spot on. I haven’t spoken publicly because I know I have almost no control over it. My content mostly stays within a tight circle.

As a published author focused on wholesome, informative work, this is seriously handcuffing my ability to grow a credible brand.

Thank you for doing the heavy lifting and bringing real data to this. Right now, paying for Premium feels like a waste of hard-earned money."