Day 18 - Big

Big, hairless brother. Or maybe our father? Calling for him in the morning, calling to be by his side, to follow him, and to have our plates refilled.

Big, hairless giant carrying us to his lair, placing us on his belly. We so enjoy dozing to the rhythm of his breath, occasionally nibbling his belt.

Flying creatures outside startle us awake.

Big, hairless beast. Why aren’t your whiskers as long as ours? Why do you leave the tiny insect corpses on the floor for us to chew? Why do you wear glasses in front of your eyes?

Strange, hairless parent.

Day 19 - Couples

We had two couples in the guesthouse over the weekend. One of them booked through Airbnb – we promised to leave each other good reviews as we said our goodbyes.

The other couple are not sure when they’ll leave – maybe in five days, maybe in seven.

Rain fell hard this afternoon and washed away a couple who were here to take pre-wedding photos in our garden. They declined my coffee but accepted my best wishes for their big day.

The kittens sleep intertwined in my mother’s lap.

I lie in my single bed at night and think of my past relationships.