Your Bed
by Amy Olivieri
I donated your bed today
the thought of someone else in it
cozy
feets twitching
sleep-chasing birds on the beach
made me stop crying.
It will never smell like you again
I washed it three times
and that just about killed me.
I can smell you when I close my eyes, though
feeling us
curled up on the couch
my face pressed into your neck as deep as it will go.
The last time we lay there, on the couch
you lifted your eyes and
I could tell
part of you was already somewhere else
somewhere better, I hope with all my heart.
((But where could be better than with me))
It's too heavy
that place where my heart is
I can't walk.
I don't know if it will always be this crushing
but right now is unbearable
inhumane.
There is nothing I wouldn't give
to have you back in a bed
that smells like you
cozy
feets twitching
sleep-chasing birds on the beach.
Amy Olivieri Photographer specializes in documentary-style, candid family, dog and event photography in the Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, and St. Augustine, Florida areas. I would love to begin planning YOUR photo session. View more of my life with dogs and pet end of life photography work HERE. Having a birthday party or small event? Check out some of my event work. If you’re interested in a family, newborn, engagement, or grandparent session and would like to learn more, click HERE. To get in touch, simply go HERE. I really look forward to hearing from you!
