where you used to be

you see her in the morning.
stretching, sitting at the edge
of her blue bed.
the blinds open. the yard
full of snow. you see her
stand up and look out.
her long hair behind her.
her feet cold against the floor.
her dog wanting to go out.
you see her, making tea,
making toast, pouring seed
into the bird feeder
against the window.
you see her going back to
bed, staring at the place
where you used to be.