A truly poignant leaving: A truly poignant leaving behind.
Some things in life we are compelled to do,
the other alternative is less than favourable.
Most deeply felt.
I am enjoying the developing: I am enjoying the developing theme of a "Soldier's Diary" type narrative you got going on... It bridges the portals between worlds with a bleak, broad philosophical framework. Bravo!
Looked it up, you are: Looked it up, you are correct; Ecclesiastes 1:18:
“For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.”
Get what you are saying!