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You, On the Phone

On the phone, yesterday, I called you;
you didn’t know it was me. "Hello”…
you sounded happy…as if this might be
someone you wanted to talk to,
perhaps family or friend. But it was
just me… I listened to your sultry voice
then hung up. Saddened that you could
be happy without me, I swallowed.
There it was…better this way
than the alternative. Now, your last word
to me is hello instead of its opposite…
leaves the possibility to start again.

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Maria Williams

Date: 6/1/2017 9:04:00 AM

Sad to see a lovely relationship coming to an end, but I look at it this way, that the hello, could also mean , possibly a new beginning? There is always Hope

Phil Capitano
Date: 6/2/2017 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Maria for visiting my humble little show. That was 3 years ago now but the feeling still lingers and yes, hope; like first light, it is elusive and temporal.

Becca Teagan

Date: 5/18/2017 11:16:00 AM

This kind of makes me want to cry because I understand too well that feeling, when something ends that was so beautiful and the other person doesn't seem to be affected. I also love how you used the "hello" at the end as a possibility of a new beginning. VERY awesome and well done, a pleasure to read you :) and I will be back. Hugs

Phil Capitano
Date: 5/18/2017 11:25:00 AM

Thanks Becca, that was the reaction I was going for and you totally get it. Its funny how such little things can affect us so deeply. Peace and love always.

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/17/2017 4:03:00 PM

This is an interesting story, described with feelings written in the heart of a poet’s imagination. The words are simplicity themselves but in context they speak volumes on the mind frame, hopes, admissions and future of the author. Emile. #7

Phil Capitano
Date: 5/18/2017 11:29:00 AM

Thanks Emile, it is always nice to hear from someone who gets it. Namaste.