the land line

they call and ask
politely for money.
they are the only calls you
get now on your land line.
firemen
policemen
hospitals and shelters,
good causes,
shady causes, dialing
you up for dollars,
donations of clothing,
cars
and anything else you
don't need or want
anymore. they ask if they
can verify your google
listing, which
confuses you to no end.
or to refinance,
or for prescription
drugs that you can buy
without a prescription.
you always say, thank you
for calling,
but not today, not tomorrow
either, but it doesn't
matter. they'll call
again in about an hour.