it is really a hard time
when you go away,
for you gave me so many things
which were really wonderful...
though a bit of bitterness
before you leave,
it didnot put me down
as it showed me what life is...
just like leaving a good friend
you are going to leave me
and i hope that my next friend
will be somewhat like you...
NEETHA SASIDHARAN
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/goodbye-to-2011/