She struts through
The airport terminal
As if she owns it
Determined and proud
A beautiful woman
Carry-on in tow
Staring straight ahead
Eyes blazing a message
Don’t even think of it
Impeccable makeup
Ruby red lips
Set in stone
Her face hides
The anguish and pain
Of a love lost
Sad eyes, yet defiant
The head held high
Ache and agony
Contained within
No slowdown
No looking back
Some regrets maybe
Deeply suppressed
For what might have been
But is now a closed chapter
Resolutely looking forward
To a new life
Maybe a new love
Waiting for her somewhere
On the other side of
These double doors