I can’t stay
much as I’d like to.

It would be very satisfying
to camp here tonight, I think
with the ever-flowing wine
and your sparkling eyes
but the wine flowed a little too far
a little too fast
and
I’m not sure either of us
are in the rightest of minds.

I would love to stay
but do not think it would be
the appropriate choice
at this particular juncture
and hope
that you agree
when you come to.

When I put you under covers
I didn’t see anything
I swear
and
I left a bucket by the bed
in case you need it.

I hope you slept well.