Farewell

I have got my leave. Bid me farewell, my brothers! 

I bow to you all and take my departure. 

Here I give back the keys of my door 

---and I give up all claims to my house. 

I only ask for last kind words from you. 

We were neighbors for long, 

but I received more than I could give. 

Now the day has dawned 

and the lamp that lit my dark corner is out. 

A summons has come and I am ready for my journey.