May God bless you and your...

You rang at 2
All was dark, quiet
I was alone
You were a thousand miles away
Yet in the same place as me
Which is to say, out of reach
I went back and forth
Back and forth
Til your name disappeared from the screen
I'll call tomorrow
But then..
I miss your crazy hair
The wild gleam in your eyes
Hardworking hands with scars
And a story for each one
Possessed with a quick wit
Larger than life
But...
Allison Tanner
April 22, 2019 | Richmond, VA