Some valued time alone

I won’t open my curtains today. I’ll sit
In sweet, silent misery, with no words
Left to say. The sun will knock at my
Window begging to be let in, with the
Desperation of a dog that’s been left
Outside too long; and the birds will
Wonder why my window shuts out their
Birdsong. My front door will stay firmly
Locked so I can remain alone, and to
Ensure my loneliness isn’t interrupted
I’ll probably turn off my phone. I don’t
Want to be checked up on, you don’t
Need to ask if I’m okay; what I would
Like is to be left in peace, just for a
Mere fraction of the day.