My friend I’ve got a thing to tell you, <br />A thing I’d rather not. <br />A secret I wish could be prevented, <br />A secret that cannot. <br /> <br />I’m going a-traveling over yonder hills, <br />To places hot and dry. <br />I’m a-flying in the cold clear blue, <br />Of strange and darker skies. <br />I’m dragged away by the path of life, <br />Holding me through the years. <br />But though my family’s a-coming too, <br />I’m leaving you behind. <br /> <br />My friend, companion and candle, <br />Lighting the darkest night. <br />You lead me in, you lead me out, <br />You never left my side. <br />Your steadfast friendship meant so much to me, <br />Nothing you can buy. <br />And now I’ve gone and let you down, <br />I’m leaving you behind. <br /> <br />I’m a-sailing on the deep blue sea, <br />In a boat of woody brown. <br />I’m a-standing in the heeling prow, <br />Salt crystals everywhere. <br />I’m a-sitting on a broken horse, <br />Who nickers where he stands. <br />I can heal his wounds, <br />But only pray, <br />That you will understand. <br /> <br />Don’t let my tears, hold you back: <br />Their sorrow stains the ground. <br />Don’t stay there waiting, carry on: <br />For I fear to hold you back. <br />Rise strong, tall and proud, <br />Against those foes I left you. <br />Use the friends, I once had, <br />To aid you I your plights. <br /> <br />My friend, companion and candle, <br />Lighting the darkest night. <br />You lead me in, you lead me out, <br />You never left my side. <br />Your steadfast friendship meant so much to me, <br />Nothing you can buy. <br />And now I’ve gone and let you down, <br />I’m leaving you behind. <br /> <br />You were my friend, <br />Will always be. <br />I’ll never forget, <br />The things you did. <br />I’ll never forget, <br />Your encouraging words. <br />And hope that you find <br />Someone who’s worthy. <br /> <br />Goodbye my friends, <br />You’re one of a kind!<br /><br />Thistle Wargul<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/goodbye-168/
