Hello

Hello Echo? Hello! Alone, in my room, with no one around. My loved ones have left, and my wife's out of town. All that I have, is time and my thoughts, a computer, a sandwich, and some milk that I bought. I read from a long list, some poems and rhythms, so many talented writers who repeat what I am doing nearly the same time. All typing, thinking, and posting their creations, they periodically check as I do, our inboxes for comments of elations. But, no echo. and no hello. No one seems to care. We seek no posthumous accolades... but did you read it!? Please, share. I suppose I am guilty. I am as selfish as the rest. I spend more time writing... then reading I guess. So, why should I bother to write this poem, already too long... when there are so many, more talented than I, to read... and respond... Echo? Hello! I think I'll stop typing, now... and read... and respond. by, Martin Braun July 11, 2023