He woke up
As Truth walked in the room
He didn’t expect her back
So soon
Didn’t have time
To lie
To cover up
Did try
To pull the covers up
There was no tension
No anger in the air
Instead Truth was apologising
And thanking him
For letting her stay
Near
His private space
That wasn’t for a friend
Who was temporarily
Taking the space
Of his wife to be
Truth said
She enjoyed her time
And would love to remain close
Even if it was just
Conversationally
And ‘dumbfoundedly’
He responds with
“That’s okay with me.”
Still trying to make sense
Of the turn of events
A day later
Eating breakfast
Or trying to
Think-ing This should be
A sad atmosphere
With crying food
But
If he didn’t say
He felt relief
He’d be lying
True
To his heart
He dialed her number
No answer
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