I’ve spent the day in anticipation and I’ve seen all sorts of things. I didn’t see the solar storm, and it is said to be over.15
She hasn’t rung. She must be too tired. She must be planning a surprise for me.16
I’ll try to fall asleep. I’ll be waiting tomorrow. I still have both legs. I still have a wife.17
There’s an old man. Near here. He simply won’t die. He’s slow and suffers from insomnia. Then he walks. He passes by our room, every night. He stops at the door which we never shut. He knows I’m awake and says Good night, Captain. Good night.18
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I stay in bed late since I’ve been alone. I stretch myself out naked, uncover and caress myself for a long time. The window is open, even though it’s December. There’s always too much smell in the room that isn’t mine. I love m
