It's good to say goodbye -
When you know that it's not forever
When you believe that the journey is just begun
When the farewell is full of love
It's good to say goodbye -
When the way behind is a long, proud trail
When the path has become, of late, too steep
When the way ahead is lighter
It's good to say goodbye -
When the parting brings relief
When companions are ready to go their own way
When now is the right time
It's good to say goodbye -
When death seeds new life
When exit from one world is entry to another
When sorrow mingles with a smile
— Wayne Visser