It had to be more than
five times, at least
that I picked up the phone
dialed your number
eager to hear your advice, or
just know what you were doing
more than five times
the phone would ring
before I’d remember
what was never forgotten
more than five times
I didn’t hang up
and waited, just to see
if you’d pick up
more than five times
I realized you were gone
and said goodbye
unanswered
hung up my phone
and more than five times
at least, I picked up
and dialed again
just in case.