A valedictory poem that's rich in rhythm and percussive beats from beginning to end.

A Farewell in Short-Writ Song

This song, which flows and beats, 
     must throb with iambic stress
to this line and repeat      
     the measure, more or less.     

This song has lines and rows
     that move with good meter,
to feet of highs and lows
     that's nice, tight, and neater.

It, too, must be short-writ
     with not so lengthy rhyme,
so restless ears can hear it   
     in notes which shorten time.  

     (Albeit, nonetheless!)
This brief song now must end
     with a farewell address:
"Adieu! May we part, friend?" 
     I ask—so, please, nod “Yes!”

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