And we sat like that

For hours

Cradled in each other's warmth

Finally being together

Nothing was said

But emotions were threatening

To break our reservoir of strength

The ache of parting

Was so intense

We could feel our hearts soak

Everything in life is timing

And we were running out of time

We tried to break free

But we were locked in an emotional cocoon

Staving off the acute emptiness

We parted

Leaving each other

In chasmal darkness.

©LR