Two Minus One

Two Minus One

I lived by myself in a big house with

many rooms. I'd choose each night which

big bed to sleep in, and I spent

much time in my kitchen.

Friends and neighbors came to visit, and

we had Christmas in my front room with

a big green tree, all the gifts, and

stockings by the fire.

I stirred in my slumbers, then,

and as I woke the dream veil parted:

I saw how this could soon be my life,

is my life now, and felt a comfort.

In my house I have many rooms. Some

I choose to spend my time in, while

others I leave aside with the door open,

as I may need them later.

In my dream it was only me in this

big house. In my dream I could wander

as I may, exploring, finding the space

I needed in order to be myself.

And as each night I found a new bed,

pulled up fresh covers and opened up

the window to the night air,

I was not lonely in my house.

(6/4/2009)