they can wait

some are quick

to write

back with an answer,

fingers at the keyboard,

texting,

while others,

will let you dangle,

a power 

play, letting

you know who's in

charge

of this friendship,

and how dare you disturb

my important day.

they let

the question

linger in the air a little

while longer,

the ding finally arriving later,

after you've

long forgotten what was

asked.