in the mood

the rain
brings her in
holding
the hem
of her long
dress, wet
and darkened.
it's
raining she
says.
not smiling,
but feeling fine
with that.
the cold
gloom of the day
puts her
in a mood.
see you after
my shower
she says.
and you go into
the bedroom,
lie on the bed
and listen
to the rain
against
the window.
you smile
and wait.