two people can sleep in the same bed and still be alone when they close their eyes

As I lay there in my bed, with only the armor of my eyelids shut tight, I learned to completely leave my body. I learned to develop my escape fantasies into plans.

stockings, shoes, hairpins
your bed, I wrapped myself round you –

I like sleeping. (after a pause) You were conceived in this bed.

We were not in the same social class but at least we were at the same bed.

That night, I slept hugging my secret. (p112)

I was that one who wore black and—really, I’ve heard it from several people—slept with the English teacher.

Isolation is nice," thought Brant as she drifted closer to sleep. "It's a shame you can't share it with anybody.

The night will close the door & fasten my anchor within the veil and I shall go away to sleep.

How bizarre, curious, strange! Then, madam, we live in the same room and we sleep in the same bed, dear lady. It is perhaps there that we have met!

And sleep, that sometime shuts up sorrow's eye, Steal me awhile from mine own company.

As if, with beasts' eyes, angels led
The way, I slip back to your bed,
Quiet as a hooded light,
Hushed by the shadows of the night.

And then, my dark one, you shall soon
Embrace the cold beams of the moon,
Around a fresh grave, the chilling hiss
Of serpent coiled shall be my kiss.

When morning shows his livid face
Your bed shall feel my empty place,
As cold as death, till fall of night.

Others take tenderness to wife:
Dread gives away your youth and life
To me, to be the bride of fright.

You’ve been using my body when I was asleep?

Timidity keeps me safe and sad in a narrow room.