Water dripped from above
like it was raining
except 
the humid air 
did not bring with it
precipitation.

I looked overhead to find
the source
and saw the light on 
and her face 
looking over the railing.

Naturally I wondered
who she was
and what she was to you.

She disappeared.
The light, now off. 

I remained below
still watching the water
as it splashed to the ground,
watched it pool
as I walked to the front door.

I placed my key in its lock
and let my own 
hopeful expectations
drain.