Parting under a dark cloud

These two people stood by a car with its motor running, holding on to each other, immobile, for such a long time that it brought tears to my eyes. Maybe the loss is all projection, all mine. Maybe they aren't parting forever, or under dire circumstances. Maybe the "Available" sign above them doesn't taunt them. Maybe their love isn't dwarfed by circumstances. Maybe it isn't a Matthew Arnold moment. Maybe not all loves end in loss. I don't know.