one key in a bowl meant for two

toothpaste hardening around an unused brush

a café receipt peeking from of a book

three unanswered messages

raincloud darkening the passenger seat

the neighbour carrying in groceries alone again

lights coming on apartment by apartment

a television speaking to an empty room

midnight

sheen of a new kettle for one

(traditional narrative treatment)

A man leaves home.

He walks through town.

Nobody speaks to him.

He realises he is alone.

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