1 after 1

The lights go on. The cat sneaks out.
You walk in and the rain on the roof
feels about right. The answering
machine hurls 1 after 1 your way
as if you cared about the truth
as much as the breathtaking hum.
What's the meaning of peruse again?
To examine or consider with care;
To read completely; To look over casually;
To go from place to place; To wander
with intent to remember. You take
your work home with you. You kick off
your shoes. You wonder about the heat
on the floor coming form the fridge.
You will want to set aside time to peruse
the report before making a decision.