At every turning of my life I came across Good friends, Friends who stood by me Even when the time raced me by. Farewell, farewell My friends I smile and Bid you goodbye. No, shed no tears For I need them not All I need is your smile. If you feel sad Do think of me For that’s what I’ll like. When you live in the hearts Of those you love Remember then You never die. Extract from ‘Farewell My Friends’ by Rabindranath Tagore