Old Friends

Contest Prompt: "I'm okay, you're okay is a mask in the land of pretend."

Old Friends

"OK?"
"Yes fine" -  I lie
over the cold phone line
wishing the plastic receiver
was warm,
like when you held my hand in yours.
Too many years and lies
between us now.
Divorced,
but love you still,
so I have to ask back
"You OK?" - and I hear you lie:
"Yes fine...."
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