My One and Only
My Dearest Mattress,
How I rejoiced the first time I saw
you! My heart leaped as I touched you. Right away, I knew you were made for me.
Your softness and your sweet smell filled me with delight, but I knew you were
more than a pretty face. You showed a depth and sensitivity, a comforting
nature and a warm heart, yet you possessed the ability to be strong under
pressure and bounce back from difficult situations. I really look for that in a
mattress. The decision to commit to you was an easy one; I didn’t need to sleep
on it. You were my heart’s desire, the one I had been searching for.
I could hardly wait until the delivery man brought
you home to me. I can well remember that day, as we lovingly hoisted your
fluffy bulk up the stairs. Soon we had you installed as reigning Queen,
complete with pedestal and robes, and we, your loyal subjects, engaged in
worshipful adoration. And such a Queen! Surely no monarch was ever so much
loved; a healer in illness, a support in trial and a peacemaker in times of
conflict. So often I have come to you in stormy trouble only to find sunshine
in your company and wisdom in your depths. You were more than a goddess. You
were a friend.
Remember all the movies we watched together?
Remember the books? How wonderful it was on a quiet evening, with just you, our
friend Chocolate and me, to bask in the wit of Georgette Heyer or Jane Austen. We’d contrast the rival claims of dishwashing against
the charms of such novel heroes as Julian St. Audley and Charles Rivenhall. We
might sit quietly and listen to the rain, I with my tea, and you with your
blanket, and ponder on the beauties of life. How good it felt to snuggle down with you, all safe and comfortable,
and knowing that, in that instant, nothing could take away our peace.
Over the years, you have always
been there for me. I love you for all you have done, and I couldn’t sleep at
night if I didn’t express my gratitude for everything you have given me. You
comfort my nights and tantalize my daydreams. Thank you for being in my life.
Love, 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Abigail
