UNRUFFLED SHEETS

Relationship gone awry...

UNRUFFLED SHEETS

The shuffle of leaden feet through an empty house
marked time and space...unresolved.
She never knew where the will to live came from
but remembered quite well the moment it left.

He didn't even have the decency to say good bye
or leave a note to explain.
Did the ten years they'd spent together
mean nothing to him?

It was a Friday and she'd come home from work
exhausted but excited about the weekend
they would spend together in and out of bed
just long enough to cook and eat.

Walking to the kitchen she couldn't remember
the last time she'd eaten anything.
Methodically she turned on the gas oven
and slowly walked back to the bedroom.

Not bothering to undress, she fell
face down on the bed with its
smooth, cold unruffled sheets
and purposely fell asleep.
~~

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the suddenness of being alone...the unexpected death of the relationship...and then as often happens with older couples who have been together many many years...one dies and the other loses the will to live...and follows.

this has that similar feel.

j.

[Miss Sharon]

You didn't miss a thing Jacob! Thank you for a very perceptive review of this "fictional" story. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Very hurtful and touching indeed. We try to find answers and solace when that happens. Thank you for sharing...:)...............

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much Sami for your kind review of this "fictional" write. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Ok. You are welcome muchly. ....:).......

[emme33]

Wow this is brilliant! Really tells a story, and I love the ending! :)))

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much Emme for a beautiful and kind review of this "fictional" write! ~Sharon