Leaving

You leave tomorrow
taking my heart
but I will not cry
for pain is my mother
her breasts taut and tender
with milk of desolation
will nourish me
while you are gone.

You leave tomorrow
bringing my soul
but I will not mourn
for sorrow is my sister
her heart beating and sighing
with songs of sadness
will keep me company
while you are gone.

You leave tomorrow
leaving me alone
but I will not grieve
for solitude is my brother
his veins throbbing and ebbing
with solitude’s tears
will keep me warm
while you are gone. 

 -Happy Ballesteros-Raagas