Check List

I woke up entwined in your arms, 

Laptop check badge check book check
my body curled to match the shape of yours
And it took all of my willpower to leave 
the warmest embrace, an unbelievable connection.

I pleaded with my alarm, demanded more time
lips brushed across your forehead, your eyelids, your lips
Socks check tights check dress check
But nothing could stop the plane from leaving
Or the world from spinning rapidly around us.

I collected the pieces of my self strewn across
the apartment, tied down and scattered by
the magic of it all and braced for an "until next time".
Phone check wallet check ticket check
Venturing into the dark, you pulled me into your arms.

While the sandman caressed your eyes and coaxed you
back into whatever dream I was keeping you from, 
you told me I was the worst, but I thought that was my line.
A four word phrase that summed up how dizzy I felt.
Note check boots check taxi check

I left you underneath those sheets, remembering the times
we were tangled underneath them together. 
Locked the door behind me because I knew
without doing so leaving would have felt impossible
And I plastered a smile on my face and left... 

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