Falling Out of Bed

Contributor: JD DeHart

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There is no good way
to fall out of bed except
to not fall at all. The first
time was when I stayed over
and woke up in a tumble
of sheets, writhing in a cocoon
on the floor, tearful and unsure
of where I was. I remember
figures in the dark, crying
softly like me.
Now I tumble out each morning,
met with the same old me.
Not falling is not an option.


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JD DeHart is a writer and teacher. His chapbook, The Truth About Snails, is available from RedDashboard.