lying in the dark

Originally uploaded by ladelentes.

at 3am, i can smell the memory of all the people i have slept with. on my pillows, on my hair, on my skin, on my fingertips.

at 4am, i can hear all the noises i have made and they have made, like ancient instruments playing antiquated songs.

at 5am, i turn on the light and see their faces, winking at me from every corner, pointing out of the window at the coming dawn.