The Separative

I’m ready for the weekend

without you

lolling for hours with a book

puts an Adirondack chair to proper use 

antiquing?  no, thanks

these days, it all seems like junk to me

I’ll hike the park instead. 

I’m alone 

except for a hungry cat

and I love it, I won’t deny. 

though you configure nowhere in this solitude 

But I can’t work the damn TV remote

and I’m weirdly proud of that fact 

though I am sorry I don’t pay attention to your helpful instructions,

I appreciate that you try 

texts for breakfast

texts goodnight 

texts that let me know you’re safe

I’m safe, too. 

how did you sleep 

I’ll make you dinner

bring me a present!

don’t forget your water

your phone

your hat

because I am still here