I want you to rest without replaying tonight.
I’m thinking of you breathing slow and even and wishing you rest.
02I tucked your favorite pen back into the drawer.
03I hope you can sleep without thinking of what we said.
04I’m lying awake thinking that I should have been kinder.
05I dried the mug you always left in the sink.
06I’m sorry I didn’t say this earlier: you mattered tonight.
07I hope the cat doesn’t wake you up at dawn.
08I keep replaying the sound of your shoes at the door.
09I’m holding on to the sweater you forgot, it’s with my laundry.
10I left a note on the mirror for you to find in the morning.
11I want you to sleep without carrying my mistakes.
12I still have that receipt you tucked into your book.
13I put the lamp you hate back on the shelf where you keep it.
14I feel tired and sad and I’m thinking of you.
15I washed the bowl you used and put it in the cupboard.
16I hope tomorrow is easier than today was.
17I remember the dent in your phone case and it made me laugh.
18I made sure the kettle was off before I left the kitchen.
19I wish tonight could have ended differently for you.
20I folded the note you left and kept it in my wallet.
21I miss the way you rearranged the pillows before sleeping.
22I left the lamp on at the low setting you prefer.
23I’m sorry I woke you earlier; sleep well now.
24I hope your pillow smells like the detergent you like.
25I like that you always fold the corner of the blanket.
26Your playlist is still on my phone; I listened to two songs.
27I carried your laundry up the stairs even though I was tired.
28I closed the window because the balcony light kept you awake.
29I can’t stop thinking about your laugh right before you fall asleep.
30I put the blanket you took back on the sofa.
31I’m sorry for the last thing I said tonight.
32Your toothbrush is in the bathroom; I didn’t throw it away.
33I miss arguing with you about which show to watch before bed.
34I left your spare key by the plant like you asked.
35I hope you sleep without the knot behind your ribs.
36I still remember the scratch on your old blue jacket and smiled.
37I replaced the light bulb you asked me to get and left it by the door.
38I kept your coffee mug on the counter so I’d see it in the morning.
39I’m thinking of how you hummed while washing up and it’s making me smile.
40I put fresh water by your bedside lamp in case you wake thirsty.

