I woke last night thinking, ‘It’s an earthquake!’

But then I relaxed momentarily

Realising the reason. ‘Ah, my bed shakes

Because of nocturnal activity

In the bedroom below. Though quietly

They go about their business; no moaning

Or yelping; conscious that all sounds can be

Heard above or below, and complaining

Would occur if they were both exclaiming;

Nevertheless, this couple’s great mistake,’

I continued to muse, most shakenly,

‘Is in their absent-minded neglecting

To shift their bed away from the wall. Make

A gap, and we can all sleep peacefully!’