And so complete silence filled the air between the two occupants

as they begin their journey early in the morning

the road is clear

the sun nowhere to be seen

rain falling from the sky

Somehow realizing God is feeling their sorrow as well this morning

The only conversation held is by the automated response of direction

the GPS being their only guide

because both are lost in their minds

tears fall down her face

tears fall down his face

both looking straight ahead on the road

both knowing if they look at each other

they won’t be able to contain the sobs that are held captive inside

they arrive at a stop within the journey

the end of her journey

the first stop in his

they look at each other

and it’s as if floods make rivers down each of their faces

they try to speak

and even though sounds come out

but no words are formed

they know exactly what is said

the separation is coming

and they both try to stand strong

but collapse into each other

into a tremendous hug

she turns around

as she sees the train heading towards her

the train she’s been praying would never come

the train she delayed for 3 weeks

she begins to walk away

she wants to look back

to see if he’ll look back too

but she doesn’t

it’ll be too much to bear

to see his crying eyes once again

The separation has come

cutting into the air

The journey has began

the journey of longsuffering

the journey of love

the journey of compassion

May the Lord keep them both in His hands