with her name on it

   

i see a woman i don't know
walking by in front of my house
and i run out grab her by the arm
and drag her inside

i lock the door

and sit her down in a chair
i introduce myself

and say how nice of you
to come by and visit
how are things

she reaches for the phone
picks it up and dials

a nine and a one

before i can get it

away from her

she gets up and heads
for the door

but i throw myself
between them

i say won't you stay
for just a minute

i'l1 make some coffee

i have some fresh strawberries
in the kitchen

i'l1 bake you a cake
with your name on it

and that gets her attention
she smacks her lips and
heads towards the kitchen
rubbing her hands together

i slip out the door

lock it from the outside

walk around to the kitchen window
and watch her as she searches

the crowded shelves of my refrigerator.