Give and Take

Just now I walked out of the room because I wasn't getting anywhere. Then it hit me, while I got out my toothbrush, that I could change the way of the conversation, the fight, our marriage. All I would have to do is say, "Let's start over." And I did it.

Just now I had to wipe away a tear while I tore myself from his embrace. Because it worked.

And now they sleep. The two of them beside each other, stretching out on the bed, making a space for me to curl into quite nicely.

So good night, and sweet dreams.