Farewell, adieu, my darling friend,
I fear we not again to meet.
As is, as always, all must end,
as sure as death, we all must greet.
I’ll tarry not for parting pains
these thoughts that haunt in losing you.
Come, take yourself, leave what remains,
and ne’er again come hither to.
’Tis eve upon the ebbing tide,
these sails will take you into night.
When come the morn, the ocean wide
will find you in some fairer light.
Your destiny, I understand
though give me time to comprehend.
Come morrow and the morrow and…
to be without my dear sweet friend.
I fear, I not, not as I should
as brave as you that I should dare.
For I with you, I surely would
but I afeared what yonder there.
As is with folk, would stay, depart,
would outward bound or die at home.
Leave me to be, oblige your heart,
this day would come for sure, I’ve known.
The tears you shed, I shed in kind,
go now and seek them calmer climes.
This cursed place you leave behind,
where we have borne but bitter times.
When find you on some foreign shore,
dare not look back, no letters send.
What once we had, alas, no more;
farewell to you, for we must end.
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Tony Grannell (
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This poem has the all the feel of a greek mythological tragedy. I see Euripides taken to Hades calling out to Orpheus as she descends to Hades. The title evoked memories of Rodger Whittaker singing the song by the same name. A beautiful dirge sung for oneself as one is about to depart. As always set in wonderful rhyme.
Good day, Soren,
Yes indeed, it does have the feel of a Greek tragedy, how keen-eyed of you to see that. My inspiration hailed from the flight of the Irish during the famine, the majority of them braving the journey to your country. Great to hear from you again and thank you ever so much.
Fond regards,
Tony.
My Irish branch may have come a little earlier. You are most welcome my friend and hope is all well with you
A very heartfelt poem, so deeply profound that it touched my heart. Your poem is about the loss of friendship, the acceptance of the passage of time, and the poet expresses both sorrow and departure, understanding that it must happen, reflecting a memory shared together. The poem revolves around the bittersweet nature of farewell and the inevitability of parting. It captures the emotional turmoil of saying goodbye to a dear friend while acknowledging that such separations are a natural part of life. This poem serves as a means for the poet to process their emotions regarding the impending separation, ultimately aiming to convey support and understanding for their friend's new journey while grappling with their own feelings of loss.
Good day, Friendship,
I am truly delighted that this one touched your heart; you are a compassionate observer as is obvious in your beautiful review, for which, I am truly grateful. Very kind of you indeed.
Fond regards,
Tony.
Beauty in every line, my favourite stanza, but they are all simply wonderful.
’Tis eve upon the ebbing tide,
these sails will take you into night.
When come the morn, the ocean wide
will find you in some fairer light
I love everything about this poetry 🌹
Dear, Teddy,
Your response has me whirling around like an exited dog. What more canI say.
Wishing you all the very best,
Tony.
A sad and touching parting of the ways, a sense of before death comes to one, enjoyed the read
Good day, Tobani,
A sad day when love parts ways, especially so, a forced parting. Thank you ever so much.
Fond regards,
Tony.
You are very welcome
Superb read Tony
The flow is immaculate with rhyme to match
Excellent writing
Good day, Peto,
Your response finds me delighted and for that, I do thank you ever so much.
Fond regards,
Tony.
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