A sleepy head lay heavy, half slung between the covers. The smell of cotton snuffing his senses. The warmth kept his body still, as sleep came drifting down on him. Old books browned, faded and stacked watching as he snored. Dust in a time whirl danced from the ceiling. Spiderwebs weaving. The croaking critters began to welcome the evening. The moon shone lonely that night it's bright light shying behind grey curtains. The old man slowly hesitating awakes, to a memory much faded. Unknown books and unknown linen. The nurse re-enters and helps him to sleep again.
A poem for all the elderly who are separated from family and familiarity during these strange times.