You simply say...

After texting
you back and
forth last night
for about 20 min.
we both say
goodnight.
I think how
texting has
replaced our voices.
The sound ,
Maybe even the
meaning
of a
conversation.
Oh, just let it
go I say out
loud.
enjoy your text
messages and
leave it alone.
I roll over in
bed, start to
fade to sleep.
My phone starts
ringing.
Work?
I am not picking up.
It rings again
and I look at
the phone and
pick it up.
It is you.
Hi..I say.
What are you doing
calling me?
laughing , and half
asleep.
You respond.
I simply wanted
you to hear my
voice and let
you know I
would rather
be next to
you than right
here.
Really? I say.
laughing.
Yes, you say
quietly..
Now its your
turn , you say.
I want to hear
your voice.
I think and
say...
I simply want
you to know
that I am thinking
about you too...
I would rather
be washing
dishes with you
than right here.
You start laughing.
Ok, you say...
Get the soapy
water ready,
I will be there in
48hrs. and
I expect some
very
dirty
dishes.
we both start
laughing
and hang up
the phone.
As I drift
off to sleep
I say to myself...
I simply feel
so full
at this
moment.