It is quiet now
as we both sit in our own ruminations.
Soon you will be gone
and I will be alone
and anticipating that
leaves me sad.

I am too locked into my thoughts
to ask about yours.
Perhaps you’re worried
about your hurried departure, as well.

We worry so much about these things
rather than enjoying the moments together
simple lessons we should have learned
over Summer vacations,
long ago.

School should have taught us something.