clues

the yellowed
spot
on the ceiling
is a clue,
like how i
don't hear
from you on a
saturday night.
there is water
leaking
slowly
somewhere above
you.
it could be rain,
it could be
a pipe.
it could be
the grout
or caulking
around the
tub or tiles,
but something isn't
right.
you'll get to
it eventually,
but not right
now, not
tonight, you're busy
waiting
by the phone.