Goodbye...

Goodbye.

What exactly does this one word mean?

Good.

Well, it means that things are fine, satisfactory, alright, even happy. It's approval and acceptance. Good job. Good. That's good. I'm good. It's all good.

Bye.

This word signifies a parting between two people. Or a person and a group. Bye. So long. See ya later. Au revoir. Farewell.

Goodbye.

This word, then, signifies a fine, perhaps even happy parting. It could also mean that times together were good and now it's time to move on. On the other hand, it could also be a wish for a happy time apart, or a best wish. Most importantly, and for me, it could mean all three wrapped in one. This word, or a compound word I should say, means so very much.

As my departure draws nearer, I can see every aspect of this one word. I want a happy parting, even though I know it will be full of tears. It has been a good time together, but I don't know what I will ever feel that it is time to move on; although I'm sure it is for me now. I do also hope for a happy time apart, but it will never be the same without those I am parting from. I can, however, take solace in knowing that it is not goodbye forever, but just a goodbye for now.

Goodbye. Adiue. Sayonara. Ciao. Aloha. Yasou. Slan. Do Svidaniya...