Peaks and Valleys
could feel
the static
slight turn
smile waiting
familiar
but can’t place it
fumble for words
for he knows me right off
but I can’t quite
and it’s a game
gives up a point
and tells me
of course
now, I know
and it’s good
to see him
to hear his voice
his laugh
and know he made it out
should have said as much
but there was an audience
so we reached
for the weather
and football
and “have a good day”
and watched him
walk away
back to life
TL