With tear painted cheeks,
With clouded eyes,
With shaking hands,
And a numb heart.

With irregular breathing,
With the lump in the throat,
With the trembling feet,
And a numb mind.

She swallows her feelings.
And says,"Please let go."

***

With a smile and a dimple,
With a glitter in the eye,
With firm hands,
And a numb heart.

With steady breathing,
With a clear voice,
With stiff feet,
And a numb mind,

He swallows his feelings,
And says, "Goodbye."