Squeaky Mattress

Can’t sleep. Springs of this old mattress squeak when I turn over from my back to my side to my other side. Alone in the bed. Shivering under two winter- weight comforters.

Haven’t slept in this bed since you died 17 years ago. Handed it down to our grandson who slept in it till he went off to college and his 6’4” frame dangled off the end.

If you could only see him now.

I remember when we bought this mattress, or rather, had it made to fit the odd-sized Nelson platform bed you bought some 30 years ago.

30 years is a long time for a mattress to last.

It was our bed…two people small enough to fit there comfortably, wrapped around each other.

I spent the night at my daughter’s home last night which is why I found myself on our old mattress. I’m sure you knew I was there and you weren’t about to leave me alone and just let me sleep in that bed. That’s why I was restless. You scoundrel! I was tired and cold but I still enjoyed your company.