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Farewell My Friends

Author: Rabindranath Tagore

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About the poem

The poem is about the speaker reflecting on their life's journey and the people who have been important to them. They express gratitude to those who have supported and loved them, and bid them farewell with a smile instead of tears. The speaker assures their friends that they need not mourn, as they will live on in the memories of those who love them.

The Structure of Poem

The poem is structured in free verse and consists of a single stanza. It is written in a conversational tone, with each line separated by a full stop. The poem reflects on the journey of the poet's life and expresses gratitude for the support and love of friends who have been with them through thick and thin. The speaker bids farewell to their friends, asking them not to shed tears but instead to remember them with a smile. The final lines suggest that the memory of the speaker will continue to live on in the hearts of those they love.

Best Quote from Farewell My Friends Poem

This is a quote from the poem Farewell My Friends by Rabindranath Tagore

"When you live in the hearts Of those you love Remember then You never die."

This is a beautiful reminder that love transcends death and that those we have loved and lost will always live on in our hearts and memories. It offers comfort to those who are grieving and reminds us to cherish the time we have with our loved ones.