Cumulative

She could hear him stagger in the door
As his uneven steps halted and resumed.

She heard the sound of his body fall into
The deep cushions of the couch. His arms

On his chest as though he were trying to 
Embrace himself. His right leg dangled

Off the couch and was touching the floor.
She would sleep alone again tonight.

Looking at him she could have sworn
She had once known him.