Sometimes the memories
bump into each other
as you are trying to sleep.
It’s awkward
because the person with whom
you share the bed
has no notion
of what’s going on
inside your head
nor should they.
Steal away through the net
and hope you won’t offend.
Perhaps a drink
or read a book;
send an email, connect
until it goes away.
Discussion for another day.
The days get farther apart,
but the memories still bump
into each other
as you are trying to sleep.
It’s awkward.
John H Davies
20 X 2014
