Goodbye AC
My mother always told me that it is important to know when you have outstayed your welcome. However, I haven't always been good at judging that. It is clear I have outstayed my welcome on Associated Content for Yahoo.
I wish I could leave you with some wise words of wisdom. Unfortunately, I have none. I have some very happy memories and some equally big regrets. I have succeeded in some ways and I have failed miserably in others. Still, I have tried and maybe that is all that any of us can do.
Not certain how to express my feelings adequately, I'll revert to what I know best -- poetry.
The time has come
For me to go
I only wish
It wasn't so.
My numbers say
I'm not wanted
So I'll depart
Still undaunted.
And write I will
Though some say "no,
You are no good
So you should go."
The tears I cry
Are those of pain
That my time here
Has been in vain.
I'll love my fans
Eternally,
Accept my thanks
For loving me.
I'll not forget.
Your friendship's hand
Lifted me up;
Taught me to stand.
Though to my friends
I say goodbye.
I'll think of you
Till last I die.
Goodbye dear friends. You have no idea how much I will miss you! To the former AC, let me say that I owe you eternal thanks for giving me a voice for more than four years. To those at Yahoo I can only apologize for not being good enough. You've no idea how much that failure wounds me. Please know this: I tried my best.
Anyone who wants to keep in touch can ask for my email address by PM. Thank you -- one and all -- and goodbye!
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Charlie- I am so very sad to see you go! Your stories made me laugh and sometimes made me cry, but most importantly they gave me the inspiration and strength to keep writing even when my numbers were lower than I liked. You are a very talented writer and an amazing person with a heart of gold. Sitting at my desk, looking at the "Most Intriguing Fashion Writer" award that you gave me, warms my heart and makes me hope that someday I will be as talented as you are. I truly hope that you reconsider coming back to AC/Y! With your talent, there is no possible way to outstay your welcome! We LOVE you Charlie! And we will never be the same without you. =0)
Please don't take low views personally, Charlotte. It's all business and search engines, and SEO. Your writing is fine.
Well now, I'm late to read and learn about your desire to leave this Yahoo world. I'm not surprised that so many have left. The transition has not and is not pretty. But I must reveal that I have continued to read your work without comments mainly because of health reasons. I have always admired your artistic and creative literature and you must not allow yourself to be bamboozled into thinking that you do not measure up. I look up to you just as so many others do. Turn it all over to God and follow His direction. He has a extraordinary plan for you and your talent (To reach others with your works). I selfishly hope it includes AC writing but if it doesn't I know you will be successful moving forward. A big hug to you! Many blessings. Michael
You are an excellent writer. I don't know why the comments and views have evaporated, but it seems to be true for many of us. Perhaps it is just a transition; but I'm sure it is not because of anything you've done wrong. Reconsider - pretty please? :)
I've only just found you and you are leaving? You are at clout 10. Is there no more challenge left for you here?
Where are you going ? Your writings are excellent, I can't see you giving up writing, did you find another outlet, perhaps I should log on more often and comment to more of the stories, sad that you feel that its you or your stories that aren't up to par but that is anything but!
I missed this, but glad you are still going to write occasionally! I always enjoy reading your articles and will miss them.
Good poem.
Charlotte, I just read this and I'm not sure what was going on but I think you are one of the best writers! I'm so glad that you've written since you wrote this. I'm not sure who said what to you but I hope that you consider me a friend and I will back your writings 100%.