
06:40
The first cup
A pot of tea, drawn before you wake, rests beside the window. Today's paper, folded once.

14:10
A quiet return
The door opens to clean linen, drawn shades, and the orchid replaced. Nothing said. Nothing announced.

20:55
The longer evening
A table set for one, or two. A neighbourhood reservation made, quietly, at five. Candle lit by seven.