sleep fit

sleep fit

 

 

the mattress is still firm

like my resolve,

but the body imprint on the other side

is fading,

 

the pillow talk silent

one is still fluffed

but cold

the other still stuffed

and old

 

my thoughts blanketed

but the warmth seeped

from under the sheets

 

i lie on my side, staring

at the empty space,

as the room contracts

 

one squeezed out,

the other squeezed in

 

to himself.

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

6/13/17

Reviews

[Mark Mendoza]

A great write. Somber and all too familiar

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Mark.
j.

[Mark Mendoza]

Not a problem j .

[Jon Roggie]

This makes me remember a few panels from a comic book. Trust me, there was some great writing. Husband is having a conversation. Bed empty beside him. He finally says he will turn out the light.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you,, Jon...........

[Jon Roggie]

By the way, I have the same problems. My kindle works, but it slows everything. Friend will be checking on a Linux system.

[Paul Bell]

This is sad on many levels. I think if two people have been together forever, and one dies. It's as you say. The imprint just doesn't leave with them. Everything narrows into one.
Tough one.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Paul.
j.

[Jacob Clifford]

Somber, reminiscent memories. Being alone can completely change how everything feels. Well written.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Clifford

[AprilRN1210]

I don't know which I like more, the contrasts that hit on many levels (humor, imagery, emotion), or the simple, concise way you painted the picture of a moment in time and how it became that way. Unfortunately, I can relate. Funny how a space can seem big or small depending on the thoughts of the one in it.. Of course my favorite verse made me giggle, I like my pillows stuffed, comfortable and old :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind words, April.

[Lydia Shutter]

Poignant images....but expressed beautifully. Lydi**

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lydi

[steppenwolf]

Sad, yes, but in a bittersweet way...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Leslie.

[Alfred Kukitz]

I'm on your site w/o any problems. I'm not having any problems.

Al

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it's still bouncing for me....and i have used the computers at school and it does it there , too....

no word/ response from CHarlie

[Alfred Kukitz]

Songstress is her correct name.

[Gee]

The bed to big without her.......don't suppose an inflatable companion would be much use when it comes to post coital chit chat. Good evening Jacob.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and that cigarette will burn the plastic lips...

thanks for the read and smile, Gee.
j.

[Gee]

They should come with pre programmed voice boxes.....
"Jacob the ceiling needs painting"
read moreThey should come with pre programmed voice boxes.....
"Jacob the ceiling needs painting"

" Have you put the trash out "

" Don't you dare wipe that on the drapes "

" Sorry dear, another headache"

" Why is it you are always late home from work but arrive far to early in bed"

"IS THAT IT !!!!!"

[Traci]

Such sadness of what was. Reminiscent of that vacant spot, and emptiness.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind word, Traci----
j.