Edwin Hofert Poet Rhyme

Somebody Laughing

Somebody Laughing


I dreamed I called your number
and when you picked up the phone.
I heard somebody laughing
I knew you weren't alone.

You said I was mistaken
that you were doing just fine.
I asked if you remembered
back when you were mine.

You said you do but you've moved on,
you hoped I'd be okay.
I heard somebody laughing,
I didn't know what to say.

I asked about your family
you said everyone was great.
That you had someplace to be
and you really can't be late.

As I said goodbye to you,
I said I'm sorry for the call.
I heard somebody laughing
I wasn't dreaming after all.


Edwin C Hofert

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Kp Nunez June 4, 2015 at 6:27 PM Hmmn...another "you-moved-on-but-I'm-still-here" write, Ed. Nice! Edwin Hofert June 4, 2015 at 6:49 PM It's an oldie :)

Skat A June 3, 2015 at 11:00 PM nice rhyme Edwin Hofert June 4, 2015 at 5:08 AM Thank you SKAT!! God bless!! Ed Hope you are doing great!!

Jan Allison June 3, 2015 at 5:01 PM sounds more like a nightmare than a dream Edwin - in reality I guess these things really do happen :-( Hugs jan xx Edwin Hofert June 4, 2015 at 5:08 AM Just a stepping stone. :) Some lessons in life are more ugly than others.

Anna Hopper June 3, 2015 at 4:43 PM Nice rhyme! Clever tale. Kinda sad. I picture a caring man calling an old flame that he still loves and she is pretty much mocking him. Enjoyed! Thanks for sharing! Edwin Hofert June 4, 2015 at 5:07 AM You pretty much called it! :) God bless!!!