one way conversation

you fall in love
with a woman who doesn't like
to talk on the phone.
or in person,
or text, or email,
unless it concerns her,
of course.
which is fine.
you're not much of a blabber
mouth yourself.
you can listen and ask
the right questions
when given the rare brief
window to speak.
sometimes you put the phone
down and fold
a basket of clothes.
you make a pot roast,
or run up to the store.
you walk the dog.
sometimes you wonder if you
really do love her,
or maybe you're just saying
that because
you don't know what else
to say.
or you haven't been given
a chance.