dead plants

i'll take your call,
i really will, but you
have to press the buttons
and dial me up, give me
the time of day. this
silent you is so not you.
but i respect the game.
i'm pacing the room,
i'm watering brown plants
despite the fact that
i'm way too late, i'm
looking out the window
down the street. my hand
though is on the phone.
i'm ready and waiting, just
thought i'd let you know.