let yourself in

i crack

the ice out of the metal

tray,

drop three or four

cubes

into the tumbler.

a splash

of gin,

a splash of tonic

a slice

of lime.

now to find a record

to spin,

perhaps

Marvin Gaye,

i'll be on the sofa,

please, no need to knock,

no need

to ring the bell,

just let yourself.

in.