Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye

Good bye Hank Williams, my friend
I didn't know you
But I've been in places you've been
Tim Hardin, "Tribute to Hank Williams"

Dear Book Rafters,

goodbyes mark the end of chapters, the closing of a season, and bring an awareness of the passing of time. Goodbyes to places, goodbyes to friends or partners, goodbyes to stages of life...what are the most meaningful, memorable or striking goodbyes that you found in a novel, short story or poem?

Please, bring to the meeting one of the most interesting literary passages about this topic that you have found in a piece of writing and that you would like to share with us!!

NOTE:
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Painting by Chaim Soutine