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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."

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Line Gauthier

Date: 12/16/2022 10:03:00 AM

Beautiful, Kelly ~ so sweet

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.

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

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

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.