Leaving

The body sags in sadness and dejection,
The eyes shut in depression,
The smile turns unhappy,
The joy of conversation has ended,
The rapture of intimacy is now over,
The heart burns with loneliness,
The brain is anxious with neglect,

Then . . .

The memories sustain until I see you again.
The brain defends until I see you again.
The heart champions until I see you again.