The Murmur

Murmur: a softly spoken inaudible utterance.

He was so tired and the room was so warm. He was happy, the carpet soft under his cheek. The TV was murmuring quietly.

His eyes opened, slowly, reluctantly. He was being carried up the stairs.

The next time he opened them he was in bed.

Then it was morning.

After that he often lie on that carpet, hoping.

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