Time to go, Adios, Goodbye 
May blue always be your sky, 
May happier times their faces show 
And, radiant always be that glow. 

May Deep Indigo never your mood be 
The mystery of it in dark hue, 
May its lighter variants kiss your feet 
At dawn, as they play with the morning’s dew. 

May gentle breezes your companions be 
And storms their safe distances keep, 
May all your dreams be realized 
And, heavenly be your nightly sleep. 

May the sands of Time not run out on you 
Till life’s been lived, fulfilling and true, 
May you never need to remorseful feel 
May that always hold good for you. 

May the boat you ride your destinations find 
And those you meet be like you, generous and kind, 
May you share your happiness with one and all 
And, extend your hand to those who might fall 

For, Destiny’s script is not for us to read 
That mistress is fickle and, fickle indeed, 
Remember, you never know when it’s head or tails 
The best of guesses also fails. 

So, hedge all bets and do so wisely 
Carry an umbrella for the rainy day, 
The scene is always a mystery unravelled 
When Shakespearian is life’s unrivalled play. 

(The author is a prolific poet who has over 30 poetry books to his credit. He can be reached at ashoksawhny06@gmail.com/ www.ashoksawhny.com)