Take the Call - Both Audio and Text

I’ve watched you whip your cell phone out and check to see who’s calling, and…through the ones you take, I’ve learned…by how you say -“Hello”, If that caller lives within your realm of - “better take its”…. including both the ones you’re thrilled -- and not so thrilled -- to know. Of course -- you take a risk by shunning calls that you could answer…. given that your family is included on that list…. And I - for one - refuse to pay for - finding out too late - of “matters of the heart” that I would otherwise have missed. It’s sad - but not surprising - that you rarely take my calls, but…not the sort of message that I’m keen to simply - text… And knowing when your phone’s ID informs you that it’s me, you’ll merely make yourself a mental note -- as I expect -- To call me back - “eventually”, I’ve written you this note: “I know you’re awfully busy, but, you see…the reason why I’ve been trying to reach you, dear, is not to simply chat - but hoping for a chance to say - ’I love you’, and --- ‘Goodbye’. “And...knowing that we’ll never speak again because my illness offers no concession that enables me to stall…. I hope that -- in the future -- when a loved one reaches out -- to never cause - or know - such pain again -- you’ll - take the call.” PS: I've now got 4 new Audio-CDs - @ 4 1/2 hours each = (62 diversely varied poems), listed on EBAY - under - “Mark Stellinga Poetry” - or by simply contacting me - should those of you who enjoy listening to, as well as reading poems, and particularly those who travel care to be so entertained. (We use safe and simple - PayPal) Cheers, Mark