It is a blessing that I did not have to witness the grief of my friends; I simply departed after showing them my own wounds.

There is a poignant mix of melancholy and quiet relief in this couplet. The poet feels grateful that he departs before having to witness the suffering of his dear companions, choosing instead to reveal his own wounded heart and slip away into the shadows. It reflects the graceful dignity of a soul who would rather bear solitary grief to the end than endure the heartbreak of seeing loved ones in pain.