The Word Farewell

I love the simple word hello It always rings a joyful bell But one of the saddest words i know Is the oft times tearful word farewell. The tearful mother hugs her son Write to me when you're far away And i will miss you when you're gone And for your safe return I'll pray. The word farewell oft times bring tears And I've never known it to bring joy In fact the time you say farewell Could also mean your last goodbye. I've used the word 'farewell' before And I know what it really mean I said farewell to dearest friends And for years those friends i have not seen. The word 'hello' a word i love It always rings a joyful bell But one word I don't like to hear And that is the sad word 'farewell'.