The first time away from a lover can be trying. One remedy: Think about anything else. 

A new angle on Pythagoras? 
In its web I’d gladly get lost; 
Five pages on Frost, perhaps? 
The subject matter matters not; 
Study maps of Ancient Greece? 
A topographical relief; 
Translate verbs in foreign tongue? 
I shall attaque every one; 
Organic lab analysis? 
In the details lies a trace of bliss; 
An overdue art assignment? 
With deft hand I’d underline it; 
Computer skills need some practice? 
I long for peace in its distraction; 
An anthropology retreat? 
Into the project I’d dig deep; 
Conduct a basic Q&A? 
To find the words might take all day; 
A sociology review? 
The entire course I’d redo, 
    ‘Cause then I won’t be missing you.