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Wrong Number

And once again I whisper, "Wrong number."
Twisting the cold cord around my finger,
Sitting there, as cool as a cucumber 
Still knowing why I will always linger

It's you, it's you, I know that haunting voice 
Somewhere on the other end of the line,
I'm listening, as if I had a choice ...
To the same ghost in this tired ear of mine

You're truly making a long distance call 
And just who's to argue, when it's your dime, 
Ringing my old number, to tell me all ...
Showing up yet again on borrowed time 

While my teary eyes close, nearing slumber 
And once again I whisper, "Wrong number."

Copyright © Kelly Deschler | Year Posted 2022

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Line Gauthier Date: 12/16/2022 10:03:00 AM Beautiful, Kelly ~ so sweet Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 2/13/2023 8:16:00 AM Thank you for reading, Line :)

James Inman Date: 7/21/2022 6:41:00 PM What a touching write Kelly. Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 7/24/2022 3:17:00 PM Thank you James

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/21/2022 11:03:00 AM Hi Kelly Glad to hear you're doing well, there's been some nice spring weather over here but nothing like you're having to cope with. We are doing well , just been back using the bus since pre covid as fuel prices for cars has gone crazy in Scotland. Blessings always,Gordon Login to Reply

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 5/21/2022 9:07:00 AM Such a fine piece Kelly penned so excellently, hope all is good with you, blessings always,Gordon Login to Reply Kelly Deschler Date: 6/21/2022 10:39:00 AM Thank you so very much Gordon... I am doing well, just trying to cope with this summer heat... Hope all is good with you, too, my friend.