i'll be waiting

strangers call
and say
hello. I listen politely.
they have thick
accents.
there is the chatter
of phones
and typing
in a loud wide room
somewhere.
they want to sell
something to you.
give you
discounts on pills
and magazines.
they ask if you are hard
of hearing,
tired of living,
or just plain
run down and need a drink.
I tell them yes.
yes. yes.
how did you know this about
me.
i'm in.
here's my credit card,
send me everything
you have.
i'll be waiting.