The Pain is in the Waiting

I had to say goodbye to someone today. I don't know if it is forever or temporary but it was goodbye. At the time I held my head up and didn't shed a tear. I went about the rest of my day and buried myself in work. Now it is almost midnight (six and a half hours later). The work is done and I am left alone with my thoughts. Now every ounce of strength I had this afternoon is gone and I am left with tears. I will be better tomorrow but tonight I am sad. The TV is on in the other room and a character just said, "I could use a few moments of oblivion." I agree.