In a Hotel Room

Here I am in a Hotel Room Far away from the ones I Love I turn on the Telivision to dull the quiet I wonder who else has layed on this bed? Perhaps other lonely souls Maybe young Lovers unrestrained Passion's crescendo peaking quickly Older lovers who have learned to take their time Weary travelers laying down weary heads Children jumping up and down on the bed Giggles Tears Smiles and frowns Many emotions reside within these walls I walk to the shower strip off my clothes Let the water wash my thoughts away Endless stream Steam fills the air My body relaxes The smell of soap fills my head I turn off the shower Wrap my self in a fluffy towel Walk back to the bed I drop the towel Slip beneath the covers Crisp sheets Unfamiliar pillow Generic artwork adorns the walls Some interior designers vision of serenity I don't think the lovers noticed the walls Maybe they seen the ceiling I flip through the channels Settle on one My eyes become heavy I fall into a restless sleep I awake in the morning Unrefreshed Alone In a Hotel Room I can hardly wait to be home In a Hotel Room contest I realize I am at Forty Lines, I wanted to share the poem with you because your contest inspired me. Sorry for not following the rules but I wrote it before reading the rules. Thanks for a good topic. Second chance contest