Tuesday, June 6, 2023

My Phantom Wife

 

There’s always a cup laid out for her -

A pillow, a bathrobe, a mint;

Once there was even a hot-water bottle,

Which I thought was awfully nice.

 

There are two chairs at the breakfast table,

Two rocking chairs on the porch,

And there’s room on the bed for my open suitcase -

At least until she arrives.

 

The water is hot, the food is good;

The room has a view of the lake;

She’ll be made very welcome and comfortable here

If she and I ever meet.

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