The man lies on the couch
awake after a short nap,
aroused from slumber by
the sound of the door
opening. His wife and
dog enter the kitchen;
he feigns sleep but has
his eyes open a sliver,
just enough to embrace
their images. The dog
makes for him, licks his
face; he groans as if
emerging from sleep but
then sighs deceptively
as if returning to deep
sleep. The dog leaves be-
cause the man’s wife is
fixing dinner for the dog.
Then his wife approaches
the couch and bends
down to kiss the man on
the lips, her blouse open-
ing to reveal extensive
cleavage. “Like the view,
dear?” she asks. “Now, be
a good boy, close your
eyes and go back to sleep.
We’ll talk later.” He could-
n’t stop the smile as she
turned and walked away.