Three months later.
Winter.
London.
Gray.
Rain.
Persistent.
Soft.
On the window.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
Morning.
Seven.
Alarm.
Off.
Before it rings.
Habit.
Body.
Clock.
Internal.
Steady.
I sit up.
Bed.
Warm.
Sheets.
Cool.
Air.
Marcus beside me.
Breathing.
Deep.
Sleep.
Heavy.
Restful.
I stand.
Feet.
Floor.
Wood.
Cold.
Shock.
Awake.
Bathroom.
Door.
Close.
Lock.
Privacy.
Water.
Shower.
Hot.
Steam.
White.
Thick.
Washing.
Off.
The travel.
The hotel.
The stage.
The mic.
The eyes.
Just water.
Just skin.
Just now.
Just here.
Just home.
I dry off.
Mirror.
Steam.
Wiped.
Face.
Clear.
Lines.
Around eyes.
New.
Old.
Mixed.
History.
Present.
Future.
Written.
On skin.
Dress.
Jeans.
Sweater.
Wool.
Soft.
Warm.
Home.
Clothes.
Not
