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                                             Photo by  MART PRODUCTION  from  Pexels A call came in, not long enough to answer it Dialing the number, a voice mail-enabled to divert Why would he call and not take the time to wait Probably out of distress, a call was the best bait.   Pondering on what you have not, frustrates the mind What could be the cause for it, for he calls and is done A problem must be in route, discovery seems tough When you call and do not wait, no person knows your road is rough.   Buzz! Buzz! A call came in, a different number displays Did you receive a text from Cyrus, a shaky voice asks What’s are the contents, because I haven’t seen a pop-up ‘Life's harder, depressed and...’ the call ends and a text comes in.   I am sorry life is hard for me life no longer makes sense I have spent time searching; my heart only grows tenser Was I destined for this, family left last night with no goodbye? Securing a job in town is hard;

                                                       Photo by  Keira Burton  from  Pexels Dilemma caught a mind unaware Choose personal freedom or else subject to tear Giving in to emotion seems not a justification Deep within, comes a great desire, cause confusion.   A brother’s hand came in time just benign Whether rich or poor, life eases with a confidant He listened, weighed out, and leaned forward ‘Take time to know who she is before moving to award’.   For how long would you recall the last time A heart filled with fantasies, mind clouded for a while She gave twelve hours and asked how much dime Moving in was a thought, consideration led to a swirl.   A mouse knows a hole better than a cat pursuing Looking around in the room did seem to notice Ignorance make a defendant; opt for a chance to sue Freedom was a virtue, hard to render a solstice.   He pulled a seat, sat and a conversation started An ideal resolution was paramount, rather th