Such sweet sorrow

Early to bed. Feverish dreams. Distant music. Wafts of laughter. Awake at five. Arm round shoulder. Radio alarm. Shower hisses. Kettle shrieks. Folding, packing. Suitcase zipped. Final kiss. Silent streets. Concrete depot. Brief goodbyes. Smile through glass. Empty wait. Bus departs. Raised hand. Glide away. Leaving him behind. But taking him with me.