uh huh or oh no

I am on the phone pretending to listen
the speaker drones on and on and on and on
I have heard all of her sad sack stories before
same hum drum, bore snore stories
I don’t even know these people
Mostly neighbors she spies on from a front window
Every once in a while, I say “uh-huh” or “oh no”
This keeps the chatter rolling
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Smith  Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
You are a good listener.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 3, 2026 at 1:18 PM
thank you I was trained - I am a licensed professional counselor
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