In my room

One of those days when you just want to stay in your room the whole time... but you can't.

A two hour nap

I turned on the light

so she knows I’m awake

Sorry you are being quiet for me

I have to leave eventually

Food is in the kitchen

I will have to say to her

No I’m not sick

No I’m okay

Nothing is wrong

I just got tired

I will have to put on a smile

or not and let her decide

It’s because I am bored of reading

I didn’t sleep well last night

I will say something

and we will talk

I will ask how you are

The conversation will go on

I’d rather be in my room

Nursing my aching stomach

Filling and listening to my mind

Overheated from an afternoon nap

The fan is not strong enough

I’m out of water

I want the chocolate in the fridge

This is not a bad time

to be sad

It would be better if you were not there

I’m not crying

It’s not that bad

She knows I’m awake

but is still being quiet

Make some noise woman

Or simply go away

I will have to fill that silence with words

Maybe her back will be to the door

I slip in and out

Maybe she’ll assume I’m sad and leave me alone

I’m not that sad

- - - - 

Got the water and three chocolates

She must have heard me

I said nothing

It’s too hot in here