The Farewell party can be emotionally hard,
For the person who is leaving for greener pastures.
Disheartening for those they are leaving behind,
To go off for golden opportunities of every kind.
It is all very good to give the big farewell,
What does the future hold, who can tell?
Balloons, hats, and crackers are fun.
There is a lot of refreshments, music,
Good food and conversations for everyone.
A farewell celebration usually ends with tears,
The person leaving does not know the future.
He or she has their own hidden fears.
There are those farewells which feel great.
Everyone is happy to finally say goodbye,
To that one colleague who was bold and not shy.
That one person who really made life difficult,
For everyone every day and in every possible way.
The teams were happy as they moved away.
Always be the best colleague and best friend,
To all those who you live and work with every day.
Your farewell will be filled with kind words to say.
Everyone will have a chance to sing your praise.
The type of accolades that will last for several days.
As every celebration does dissolve into a smoky haze.