Parting is when two things which used to be together are takenapart. (a-PART is as you see related to PARTing). In this case itis the lovers who have to part. Instead of being together, theywill go their separate ways. Sweet is what sugar tastes like, whatflowers smell like; it's good, it's nice. Sorrow is what you feelwhen something sad happens. All of these words are very basicEnglish.