Bed

Good morning, sweetheart.
Are you awake yet?
Will you open your eyes?
Would you like some breakfast?
How did you sleep?
Have you drunk your tea?
Have you eaten your toast?
Have you turned on the television? Have you seen the news?
Have you called your mother?
Have you smelled the flowers she sent you?
Have you slammed your fingers in the door
nine times to see if you could still feel them?
Would you like me to open the shades?
Did you hear me coming, my shoes squeaking on the linoleum floor?
Have you taken your pills?
Have you been reading?
Have you tried to peel off a corner of your skin,
just a peek,
to make sure you knew what was underneath?
How did you sleep?