It tasted of salt

When we kissed goodbye

In the pouring rain

It tasted of salt:

Of hope and trust

And pixie dust

Right and wrong

And long-lost song

Of day and night

And something white

Rose and pearl

And flags unfurled

Of faith and love

And skies above

Smiles and tears

And golden years

Or did it? Because--

When we kissed goodbye

In that acrid rain

It wasn't yet 

Goodbye