A Narcoleptic Love Poem

You fall asleep while I do the dishes.
Later I fall asleep while you write a letter.
Last night you couldn't bear to sleep without me,
So I slept with you until 6 a.m. and went home.

Tonight I sleep alone and you sleep alone.
We somehow do that together.
You like to sleep late in the morning.
I fall asleep early on the couch.

There are times we are both awake,
At the same time, in the same room,
With the same idea.
Later I fall asleep while you read.