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Postphone...

Submitted by Geezer on Sun, 2020-12-27 15:16

Friday December 11th 19:23 hrs.

The subscriber you have dialed is not available
At the tone, please leave a message

"We got your Christmas card today
just wanted to thank you and wish you a Merry Christmas
Call me when you get the chance."

Tuesday December 15th 09:00 hrs.

The subscriber that you have dialed is not available
The message-box is full. Please try again later.

"Damn! He should check his phone."

Saturday December 19th 11:17 hrs.

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"Maybe the step-son took his phone again and is back in jail."

Wedensday December 23d 09:15 hrs.

The subscrib...

"I hope that there is nothing wrong
that he's not back in the hospital.
Surely, Paulette would call us"

Friday December 25th 08:31 hrs.

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Please hang up and dial again.

Friday December 25th 08:33 hrs.

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I am afraid for you, please call me.

Funny how we are tempted to pray to a god we deny
for the sake of another. But here I am; wondering if
it will make a difference. Or did it make a difference already?
Have you decided; that since I didn't need you before
You don't have to answer my prayer?

Style / type: 
Free verse
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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Last few words: 
Sunday December 27th 15:15 hrs. Still no word from my best friend, "my brother from another mother."
Editing stage: 
Editing - draft
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content

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Lavender

Sun, 2020-12-27 15:33

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Keep on praying! I'll say a prayer or two, also!
L

Geezer

Mon, 2020-12-28 07:28

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I appreciate it. ~ Geez.
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lovedly

Sun, 2020-12-27 20:56

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From the holey Gee
---tree only
could b
fone me
where's my present
presently

Geezer

Mon, 2020-12-28 07:34

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is just ten years older than me, but has had a couple of heart attacks and infections. He has been bed-ridden for the last 4-5 years. We are as close as brothers. I am sending snail-mail this morning. Here's hoping that it's nothing. Thank you all for your concern; I will keep you all informed. I can feel all those virtual hugs, thank you. ~ Geez.
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