CHINA TORI

He’d always make his way
to my side of the bed
No push; just cuddles and
small intentional movements –
bit by bit until I’m at the edge
and almost falling off

He must be proud of himself
I mean, he says it is love and
that our bodies need to touch
for him to have a good sleep

But do I get a good sleep?
No, the heat from his body
won’t let me. It is heat so
intense that it can cook an egg

Add that to me trying to stay alive the whole night by holding on to the edge of the bed

Image: Lucas Favre