I want to hold the umbrella steady when you fuss with yours.

That little note you left by the door made me keep smiling.

I want to bring you pancakes when you say you slept badly.

Your chipped mug from college is a better sight than any new thing.

I like that you fold your maps even when you don't need them.

I noticed the tiny tear in your coat and planned to sew it later.

I remembered your voice asking if I slept and it steadied me.

You left your umbrella by the door and I like that habit of yours.

I woke up with the want to tell you I’m here for you today.

I love that you send pictures of your lunch when you’re proud of it.

You kept the receipt from the plant shop and I thought that was sweet.

Your scent on the pillow is faint and it made me stay another minute.

I noticed the jam on your lip from toast and thought it was adorable.

Your shoelaces were untied again and I told myself to remind you later.

I’m still carrying the calm you left behind after our late call.

I remembered the exact phrase you used and it made me laugh out loud.

Your playlist is stuck in my head and it’s a good way to start the morning.

I woke up wanting to tell you that you mattered to me today.

I like the small notes you leave on the fridge; I read them twice.

The bruise on your thumb from yesterday made me worry silly and I’m fine with that.

I appreciate how you always text when you get home, even from the grocery store.

You left the light on in the hall and it made the apartment feel less empty.

I keep replaying the way you said my joke and it made my day.

Your jacket hangs on the chair and it’s exactly where I want it to be.

I like that you fold the corner of every page when you read.

I’m thinking of the tiny scuff on your kitchen table and smiling.

Seeing your mug in the sink made me decide my morning was already better.

I noticed the dent in your phone case and remembered you dropped it laughing.

I’m glad you made the strong coffee even if it burned the tongue.

The cold on the window made me reach for your sweater in my head.

I woke up remembering how you hummed last night and it put me at ease.

Your mug with the chipped rim is still on the counter and I like that.

I loved that you carried the baby to bed so I could rest a little.

You brought the newspaper and set it at my chair; small but perfect.

You cleared the snow from the path before I had to step outside.

You made time to hear the full story last night and I noticed.

You tightened the loose screw on the gate and kept us all safer.

I’m glad you sat with me on the sofa even when you were tired.

You folded the kids’ laundry and it felt like you were holding the day together.

I noticed you stayed up late to finish the report; thank you.