Next Second, You Were Gone

Next Second, You Were Gone

I heard about an old broken phone box

Where people would go to talk, to have imaginary conversations

At first, I found it foolish

And then I joined the queue.

When my turn came, I dialled your old number

I knew this was no second chance, but I told you everything

And I waited in silence

As if you might respond.

I thought I heard you breathe.

I hung up when I remembered they told me my life should go on.

One second, you were here.

By Oliver O'Hare

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