Goodbyes are rarely simple. Some are soft, some are bittersweet, and some deserve words that feel as meaningful as the moment itself. If “goodbye” feels too small, here are fifty poetic ways to say farewell — perfect for letters, cards, captions, and journal writing.

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50 Poetic Ways to Say Goodbye

Gentle, meaningful, and expressive farewell lines.