Pillow Talk

Pillow
waiting for me
I reach, stretching my arms
Firmly grounding my weary self
I’m out

I’m safe
Though it’s not home
I rest on the pillow
Knowing home is not far away
Breathe deep

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While listening to the Astros radio broadcasts, it’s not unusual to hear a base referred to as a “pillow”. So I thought about how bases and pillows are alike.

And I thought about the guy going hands-first into third base, thinking that he wasn’t quick enough but discovering he’s safe.

This is a pair of cinquains. You can see the syllable pattern.