Run 「走る」

Tap, tap, tap.

The rain
slows to a drizzle
and each drop
falls in unison with
her typing.

She does not look up.

I wish I could at least
get a 'Welcome Home',
but she doesn't even notice
me opening the door.

I swear we could get robbed.

I wonder if
The Runner Boy
gets a 'Welcome Home'?

I wonder if
the childhood myth
of Santa Claus
brings children
'Welcome Home's?

Am I
on the naughty list?

It is only
April.