you live next door

you slide the key
into the lock
but it doesn't turn.
it's stiff and tight,
unmoving
the tumblers
and latch
won't budge. it's not
your house, and
your neighbor
comes to the window
and waves
and tells you through
the screen that
you live next door.
and she's right,
you know that, but
you just needed
a change of scenery
and gave it a shot.