Farewell....

I say farewell
To the song of birds
To the chimner swallows
The joyous mocking birds

I say farewell
To my proud house
To the sound of laughter
And the kitchen mouse

I say farewell
to my southern home
With windows that glittered
And where servents would roam

I say farewell
To the magnolia trees
The wisteria on the veranda
And the cool spring breeze

I say farewell
To the rolling green lawn
To the big bird fountains
That sparkled at dawn

And I say farewell
To a little girl
Who’s laughter was precious
And rare like pearl

I say farewell
To my childhood world
For I am now married
And away from it I’m twirled