I Left a Glass of Milk

I left a glass of milk for when you woke up,

but I walked into a sour bedroom.

Our kitchen was made perfect for the funeral.

The living room luncheon was rather unpleasant.

Then after a while, the dinner table became

just a table; bare, except for water rings.

I leave a candle burning for when they find me,

and I go to bed without a glass of milk.

Sawyer Fell

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