This is just beautiful, Lazarus! I loved it, you're very creative. I keep wanting to quote favorite bits in this comment, but I can't choose, there are so many good lines, like
I will admit I changed the pillowcases
in the cryptic bedroom
though I don’t remember.
But really, it's just all so good.
Cheers! Too many to choose from - that really is my highest compliment haha. Thanks very much for the read.