I’m thinking of you breathing slow and even and wishing you rest.

I replaced the light bulb you asked me to get and left it by the door.

I’m holding on to the sweater you forgot, it’s with my laundry.

I left a note on the mirror for you to find in the morning.

I put the lamp you hate back on the shelf where you keep it.

I washed the bowl you used and put it in the cupboard.

I remember the dent in your phone case and it made me laugh.

I made sure the kettle was off before I left the kitchen.

I folded the note you left and kept it in my wallet.

Your playlist is still on my phone; I listened to two songs.

I carried your laundry up the stairs even though I was tired.

I can’t stop thinking about your laugh right before you fall asleep.

I miss arguing with you about which show to watch before bed.

I still remember the scratch on your old blue jacket and smiled.

I tucked your favorite pen back into the drawer.

I hope you can sleep without thinking of what we said.

I’m lying awake thinking that I should have been kinder.

I dried the mug you always left in the sink.

I’m sorry I didn’t say this earlier: you mattered tonight.

I hope the cat doesn’t wake you up at dawn.

I keep replaying the sound of your shoes at the door.

I want you to sleep without carrying my mistakes.

I still have that receipt you tucked into your book.

I feel tired and sad and I’m thinking of you.

I hope tomorrow is easier than today was.

I wish tonight could have ended differently for you.

I miss the way you rearranged the pillows before sleeping.

I left the lamp on at the low setting you prefer.

I’m sorry I woke you earlier; sleep well now.

I hope your pillow smells like the detergent you like.

I like that you always fold the corner of the blanket.

I want you to rest without replaying tonight.

I closed the window because the balcony light kept you awake.

I put the blanket you took back on the sofa.

I’m sorry for the last thing I said tonight.

Your toothbrush is in the bathroom; I didn’t throw it away.

I left your spare key by the plant like you asked.

I hope you sleep without the knot behind your ribs.

I want you to know I’m here, awake with you in the same small night.

I shut the bathroom fan off so the house is silent and you can sleep.