“A Wizard’s Farewell” To all my friends And even to my enemies I am writing this letter to all of you To bid thee a fond farewell My journey has come to an end For I am old and grey Years are told by the wrinkles on my face My hat is worn My clothes are torn My cane is brittle And the soles of my boots are wearing thin My eyes cannot see as well as they used too And yet here I am Setting out on a worn path taken to often Walking these dusty plains one last time A cool breeze caresses and pricks the hairs of my skin Autumn is coming And soon… Old man winter will be here To force his nature upon us all Soon these landscapes will be covered in snow As far as the eye can see And I want no part of that My sore eyes search out Where the sun and sky touch each other in the distance That is my destination It is where I long to be Warm in my home Listening to the sounds of a crackling fire At peace Like a soothing stream silently flowing down a mountain valley That no one hears or pays attention too It is where I long to be You see… I have fought many battles in my lifetime I’ve cast spells to save the world And on some that I am not proud of I’ve suffered broken bones My body's covered in scars that have healed Yet they could tell you a thousand tales of the adventures I’ve been on In my lifetime it is my hope that I have served you well For I will not be back this way again In the future when you hear my name Whether it be in books Or just in conversation May it bring a smile to you That is the legacy in which I wish to leave May the light live and be with you Ahh… It feels good to make it home Countless days are now behind me Thankful for the bed and pillow that I lay my weary head upon One last night One last breath I close my eyes for a long sleep “A Wizard’s Farewell” Written by: Jeffrey Allen Buffington September 25, 2023 Images in Words 2023 Inspired by Composer Allan Ariza's Music and Animation called, "Farewell"

"End? No, the journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it........."

You can either be sad of an ending or be happy at the sight of a new beginning. The choice is always yours to make. Best wishes to those seeing this comment.

This music makes me think of Jesus. When He ascended to Heaven and to the Father, did the apostles weep at His farewell? They knew they'd see Him again, but would the wait be heartbreaking, a bittersweet longing?

I was finally able to let go of my best friend after listening to this, it was very hard, she was with me for 6 years, I threw her ashes into the wind and river where we liked to camp, I know she's happy on the other side and no longer suffering, thanks for providing a foundation for a little bit of courage.

I found this music just days ago and listened to it as i did chores around the house with Hankdog. My best friend for the last 11 years. I lost him suddenly Sunday night, and now i can't stop listening to this for fear he will be gone from my memory. I see him curled up on his mat so peaceful. My heart is broken. I wasn't ready for him to leave me.

As my friends pass my Coffin, this incredible piece will be playing 🌹🙏

I'm letting go of my job It has been my home for 4 years But I can feel it in my heart and soul That it is time Time to leave My heart feels like it has sunk to the bottom of the sea But I know that it's best thing to do It hurts But I have a heart So that's normal Thank you for sharing this song Good luck to everyone that is opening a new chapter and closing an old one

Listening to the beautiful piece reminds of this beautiful world. It’s so very sad to see humanity tear it and others apart. I long for the return of the King in Jesus Christ who will wipe away all our tears and restore what was once perfect.

"All that is Gold does not glitter and not all those who wander are lost." J.R.R Tolkien.

Maybe kinda weird but I would love for this to be playing in the room with me when I slip free from the strands of this life.

I am going to scatter my loves ashes soon on his birthday, not his death day.In the forest at his spécial tree and also with our beloved dog. I will play this during my time of thankfulness and gratitude whilst performing my task of letting go. Thank you for this meaningful music

To the composer. I would like to use this in a dedication to Hankdog, my best friend of 11+ years and make a site for others to post their pet friends photos and short stories. I will try to get my daughter to help me for i am not versed with those undertakings. This is beautiful, and i found it only a few days before he left me alone suddenly. I miss him so much.

No idea how this video came up in my recommended, but man am I glad it did.

I cannot express how beautiful this music is or how much it affects me. I can't listen to more than a few seconds of it before tears start streaming down my face. I lost my Dad last summer and this music makes me miss him and grieve for him in a profound way. Thank you for this deeply moving music.

I lost my pictured friend a month ago at 22, I had the privilege to train her for the last 2 years of her high school career. I would listen to this as I would drive to visit her towards the end. It will forever remind me of her. Miss you Morgan

I PRAY TO GOD, OUR LADY, KING JOSEPH, ANGELS AND SAINTS TO BLESS EVERYBODY!!!!!

I didn't expect this one to hit me the way it did. I'm old, too. I've seen a thing or three. I've lost friends, family and pets, yet here I am. I've had a good run though. I'm still plugging away at life. So much more to do and see. Thanks for posting this. It's beautiful.

"Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."

If i were standing on the precipice of the universe, gazing out at all of creation ... Awestruck by the beauty, majesty, and power of it all ..... I imagine this would be the what the voice of the cosmos would sound like.

It’s brilliant … soulful…. Gandalf’s farewell to Middle Earth -/- ages have past the world before him changed and the Grey Havens, the undiscovered country beckons him home… his heart laments and rejoices as his journey thru the realms of Middle Earth fades into memory …

The worse thing is realizing that someday has come and gone and you didn’t even know it was here

You, my friend, are a gift to this world. Thank you. Made me cry and I let all - the good and the bad, out. Greetings from the Czech republic and many thanks again. I hope you and your loved ones are of good health and will live a long, fulfilling life

So soothing for my anxiety and depression which I have been suffering for 4-5 years, especially since my grandad, my Gandalf, left us too early

How Wonderful Musik you composed. Thank You for the good and relaxed feelings when i hear it ❤❤❤

I wish that someone finds my music, in a few years, and enjoys it as I enjoyed this music.

This has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard!!!

This music very soothing. When you go for a walk and lost in thoughts, you imagine this music in your head and find peace and serene.

...time is such a fleeting moment... ...here today, gone tomorrow...

This truly is beautiful. I put the volume up, closed my eyes and let the world drift away. Thankyou.

Of ALL music on here, I can literally listen to this Forever, as I have said before, this will be played during my Funeral 🌹🌹

RIP Brother Danny Comerford ” Why should i fear death ’ i Belong to him”

Standing ovation

Great energy! Beautiful music! I like it!The energy is powerful!!! Beautiful music! I like it! Thank you! I wish you success! I stay. Happiness and love to you! Thank you! I wish you success! I stay. Happiness and love to you!

So beautiful, thanking you for making this! Truly mind blowing how musicians can create such other-worldly music.

"And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation." - Khalil Gibran

I'm so glad for meeting such a virtuous Braziliam composer ! This kind of music is essential and divine. Gratitude 😌🙏

The beauty of music it can transform your mind to other places in time and the world for that moment has peace .

Thank you, Allan.

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Música comovente, de vitorias e esperança Pará o amanhã

Wow……tears that I needed to shed…

Linda música. Comovente e muito boa de ouvir

Better title I think is "Aloha" 🙂

I'm hooked on your content.

Beyond words...

Terriblemente bello.

"The sadness of the journey is imagining its conclusion. Then, at the end, the farewell and the paths part forever; like ice hitting a rock." A special greeting to Balin who followed his lifelong dream at Khazad-dûm. This music is beautiful man. Thanks.

just mesmorizingly beautiful....... 💫💖💞🤩

" i was there, im talking with a satyr named punagra " Heroes in Earth Realm🌍

Yes! Beautiful track. I love these long form soaking/meditative compositions, especially with beautiful haunting vocals. This is one of the best I've heard. Keep it up!

Wow this is hauntingly beautiful ❤

This helped me find balance, often I love with an intensity that can’t be matched and this music helps me to pull back and distance myself a little from people so I can breathe again. Appreciate you putting this out there for everyone to listen to.

Just bought my ticket to Dignitas, see ya all.

beautiful music !

I can speak to my angels with this music

Omg I'm affraid to listen to this, its so beautiful that I'm going to cry just like the "Grey Havens" make me do. Well done🥲😊

Drops inside the lonely rivers flow to the sea and oceans… So calming and peaceful music. So glad that it finds me in time.

great music

This is my go to music that gives me inner peace with all that is going on around me. I listen to this at work to find peace among the busy space in which I am physically a part of. Thank you for sharing.

masterpiece

This is delightful.

Perfect music for my writing. Thank you.

Amazing. Thank you.

Beautiful. Just... Beautiful.

A piece that Middle Earth would be proud of. Well done Allan; thank you for sharing this with us. Something I believe all of us can stop and appreciate.

Parece que estou no céu! meu coração se enche de amor, meus olhos transbordam luz, o ar de meus pulmões exalam esperança e emoção.

Wow brilliant

Tudo perfeitamente maravilhoso!!!... ❤❤❤

This is very peaceful and calming, it helps sooth my soul as times are real tough as I live in the shadow of a very risky and very complex 18 hour long life saving pelvic lumbar spine surgery, as I listen to this It has helped me come to terms with what needs to happen, weather I wake up after or end up on the Shores of eternity, I feel completely Alright now.

Feel lost for words how beautiful this piece is❤❤

1,000th like!!!!

Beautiful, melodic and evocative piece. A truly wonderful composition. Thank you for posting this.

I sit here on this wet Friday evening here in Central Virginia mellowing out to this wonderful music that I just came across. It is very relaxing and has me at ease. Well done Allan Ariza

Love this! I feel it has a little hint of the "Man of Steel" theme in it...which totally works for me.

Just listened to this while reading the last couple of chapters of The Hobbit and it fit so well. Thank you for this.

A beautiful composition. Very well done Allan Ariza! Thank you for sharing your gift with the rest of us.

Linda música

Great ambient score! Howard Shore's Lord of the Rings soundtrack is a great inspiration for me too :)

Very nice. Good mix of music, vocal and no overuse of SFX. Thank you.

Gracias x esta música tan hermosa 👏🏼👏🏼

This is about the last of magic in the world, with the spirit of sauron masquerading as the destruction of the ring.

Very nice. Good music to read by.

Thank you Alllan ! you brought good thing to your audience

Just beautiful!!

Gracias por estausica y este dibujo. Me han ayudado a entrar en mi mismo y ver que tengo todavía algo que dar. Como Gandalf, ejemplo de entrega, de sabiduria, de compromiso. Tuve un amigo sacerdote que parecia Gangalf encarnado. Lo extraño. Lo recordé con cariño y con deseo de ser una mejor mowrsona cuando escuché su musica y vi el dibujo quebla acompaña. Gracias.

Maravilhosa música para reflexão ❤

Magisian ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Moisés ❤❤❤❤

Totally awesome!!! I've ben listening 2 it over and over and over! AMAZING!!!

... this track is something else, the others of you are so to speak "classics" to this kind of music, we like it or not, but this one is something else: an Angel must have helped you, not possible otherwise. :-) And this is not a joke.

This is so beautiful! Both the music and the image. ✨🧙🏻‍♀💜

I love this graphically and musically! It's excellent ambience for writing.

Wonderful.

Not going to lie. Didn’t expect much and just thought…what the heck? WOW did you over-deliver! Magnificent work sir.

Lindo lindo lindo... ❤❤❤

Awesome music, like a peaceful river flowing through the woods....opening heart and soul, giving me wings of love and dedication for my loved ones, for this tortured world...and I'm gliding on wings of love through an endless cloudy sky, bathing in the golden rays of a setting sun over the mountains.....só much love!❤🙏♥️💥🙏🙌 ...thank you from the bottom of my heart dear friend!✨️

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this is a magical piece of symphony. I totally get lost in this video amazing work Allan.

very nice music. thank you for this.