Time to Say Goodbye

CARRY ON TUESDAY

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Today's words are the title of an Italian song

'Time to say Goodbye'.

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

All the while I see you,

Though you don't turn around,

'Goodbye' seems so impossible;

I'm on familiar ground.

I've seen you walk that path before,

I've seen your comforting shape;

But then you were leaving for a time,

Not making your escape.

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All the while I see you,

Today's like yesterday;

You're sure to turn and smile at me;

And I know the words you'll say......

'I was only teasing, dear one!

Of course it's not the end!

You mean so very much to me,

You're my lover and my friend.'

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All the while I see you

It's as though we're playing parts,

Pretending to be ex-lovers

Who're nursing broken hearts.

But soon you'll turn the corner;

Leaving not the slightest trace.

I'll no longer see you;

You will be an empty space.

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TOWARD THE HILLS

The light fades and the clouds are stark,

White against the dimming light.

Where will the road lead tomorrow?

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