Poetry!

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2am

Your voice on the line
is fractured
(could be static
could be sadness)

You’re asking me to
sing to you

My voice creaks
rusty with sleep
(wanting water)

I swallow
and search

For a song


*~*~*~*~*


Listen

Can you hear me?
There’s static on the line
and I know
you’re in a basement

I’m grateful
for every minute that we have

Can you hear me?
Your voice is shaking
I’m aching
to hold you,
rock you
and make you safe again

Listen

Can you hear me?
Can you feel my arms around you?

Can the warmth of my voice
(humming Judy Garland)
take the place of my warm body
curled into yours?

Listen

Listen
Just a little longer

My heart is right beside you
though we are miles apart