You think that colour

You are taking off your nail varnish

the wheelie bin is full of torn-off wrapping paper

the plate of leftovers in the fridge will not be touched

we are full now.

Nothing will arrive in the post tomorrow

that's it for deliveries

your nice clothes are in the washing machine

ready to dry, then be put away.

When you don't get the telephone call you've been expecting

you start treating your phone differently

'let's spend some time in different rooms'

life is exhausting and you can't stop blowing up balloons.