Starting To Forget

Starting To Forget

I swore I called your number
we hadn't spoken for so long.
The man that took my call
said I done something wrong.

He said it's been his number
for going on seven years.
When I heard the phone go dead
I broke out into tears.

I swore I would remember you
since the day when we first met.
I cry because I can't deny
I'm starting to forget.

The hardest thing I've never done
the hardest thing I know.
Is trying to forget about
the day I let you go.

Last time that I heard your voice,
was it spring? Or was it fall?
Last time that I held you tight
I can't seem to recall.

I remember thinking you'll be back
you're still not back here yet.
Now the only thing I know
is I'm starting to forget.

Edwin C Hofert

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Skat A

May 27, 2015 at 6:09 PM

Edwin, Enjoyed reading one of your latest poems, Hugs SKAT"

Kp Nunez

May 27, 2015 at 5:37 PM

Very good, sorry you had to cry over that number. Now, let's have you start looking around for someone to have some coffee or a drink with this coming weekend...alright? Preferably someone who lives within a 100-mile radius! :-) Wait, that new job cannot come at a more opportune moment! Just make sure you don't look down when an officemate who's single approaches... :-)

Edwin Hofert

May 27, 2015 at 6:03 PM

P.S. That number has been inactive at my house since cell phones became popular lol

Edwin Hofert

May 27, 2015 at 5:49 PM

LOL This poem had to be written though it wasn't for me. I still remember my childhood home phone number. 752-3075