the land line

I can't let go
of my land line, which
makes people laugh
and throw
their heads back.
but you don't understand
you tell them.
my life has
revolved around
the land line.
the kitchen phone
growing up.
with the long
black cord that
reached the basement
steps.
I've always had a
land line. I like
the clear connection,
the sound
of it ringing
even if it is only
a telemarketer.
if I got rid of it
what next?
online banking?
internet dating?