Dedicated to my dear pupils
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I say, “Good-bye, good-bye, my dear!”
We’ll part but try not to be sad.
So spread your wings without fear
And flush – God bless you! – I’ll be glad
To hear from you, I hope so…
Fly, swallows, fly – the skies are blue.
You’ll take away a piece of soul
Of those who’ll always remember you.