Heating Blanket

The key enters the lock

Echoing a familiar scrape and thunk

Softly jingling returning to the hook

One shoe, the other, returned to the cubby

Soft steps until the unavoidable squeak on the fourth step

Despite the ads, weight on the mattress is noticeable

A cold body comes close to steal body heat

Wrapping around me

Waking me

Realizing

Your ghost still has cold toes

Tear stained pillows offer

No comfort no matter how soft