wire

lines run throughout
within
connecting with the air
as the phone rings
and I smile,
snatch up the cordless caller ID phone
hold my breath

but it's someone else again

I know, I know,
I could call too
but it's just that little thing
about getting an unexpected call
from that person you've had
at the tip of your mind all day...
and it's that little unneeded
disappointment
when it's mom calling
to tell you she's making
veggie-friendly pasta sunday,
and asking if you want to come over?

the hoping is the fun part
but
wouldn't it be nice
for it to really
be
just once..?