When I felt at peace
in bed
suddenly, the
space felt crowded
"Go sleep on the couch" echoed
in the room
and shook my pride
"maybe I choked him with feelings"
laced my thoughts
but I instantly
brushed it away
like an unwanted insect
I, for a second, thought
"poor couch being used
for separation, for self-thought"
even though it's the most used for lounging
"poor couch"
at 6:00 am
at that moment
I felt the "ouch" in "
COUCH