letting her sleep

the angle
of
the sun
is such that
it carves
a white path
across the bed
where she sleeps.
you don't
want to wake
her, so you
pack your bags
quietly,
grab your shoes,
your coat
and hat,
you tip toe
down the steps.
when you get
out to the car
you unfold
a map, close
your eyes
and point
to a random
spot you've
never been to.
you drive away.
you let her sleep.