Come in quietly

I left the window half unlatched so the morning could get in You took my mug by the kitchen tap, still warm with coffee rings I found your note beneath the bills, three words and then a line You said you called, the trains came through, but never named the time If you're coming, come in quietly The neighbors know my name I've kept the hallway light awake But nothing stays the same If you're coming, come in quietly Don't make me ask you why I'm standing with the door unlatched And half a goodbye The radiator knocks at four like someone changing sides I count the cars along the road, then lose the count at nine Your jacket hangs behind the chair, I won't move it tonight There's dust along the shoulder seam, re-beginning light If you're coming, come in quietly The neighbors know my name I've kept the hallway light awake But nothing stays the same If you're coming, come in quietly Don't make me ask you why I'm standing with the door unlatched And half a goodbye Maybe the train is late again Maybe I heard the wrong sound Maybe the house is holding still Until you turn around If you're coming, come in quietly I'll leave the latch undone The kettle starts its rumblings and...