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“There's a long goodbye,and it happens every day,when a passerbyinvites your eyeto come away.Even as you smile a quick helloyou let her go,you let the moment fly...Too late you turn your head,you know you've saidthe Long Goodbye.” quote by Johnny Mercer
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“There's a long goodbye,and it happens every day,when a passerbyinvites your eyeto come away.Even as you smile a quick helloyou let her go,you let the moment fly...Too late you turn your head,you know you've saidthe Long Goodbye.”

Johnny Mercer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A fleeting encounter with a stranger feels like a brief, bittersweet farewell that repeats daily.

In simple terms: Brief meetings feel like short goodbyes.

Key Takeaway

Cherish fleeting connections.

Themes

love ephemerality human connection

Mood

melancholy nostalgic

Type

poetry philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily commute
  • social interactions
  • travel encounters

Key Concepts

transience longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you romanticize brief moments?
  • How can you stay present?
A Different Perspective

The “Long Goodbye” may be an over‑dramatic interpretation.

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