A Sendoff One Wouldn't Like

And when light shines no more,
And laughter, merry crowds,
Bustling taverns and streets
No longer welcomes my songs

Goodbye, bye and bye
Good bard.

After the arrows flew
And the swords had clashed;
When the sunrise dew
Dilutes the blood of the bashed

Goodbye, I grant you rest
Good soldier.

When screaming has stopped
When talking died,
When hearts are questioned 
And love wherefore

Goodbye, lovelorn man
Goodbye lover.

Alas, madness overrun 
And heart torn apart,
I dare not say
Lest you call me insane

Goodbye, o farewell to thee
My sanity, goodbye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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