Close Call

ashan1614 on Apr 7, 2011

Have you ever been on the verge of kicking someone out of your life and, at that moment, they redeem themselves?

A late night call to you

To complain of unfair treatment

On your part

The one-sidedness of it all

I have made you my first priority

Seems I am not even in your top ten

We were supposed to be partners

You and I, a team

Support each other – not you lean on me

Until I can no longer stand

I wanted to give you a piece of my mind

Put an end to the friendship

We’ve shared for so many years

I’d had enough

My fingers poised to dial your number

The phone vibrated in my hand

I glance down to see your name and picture

I answer, teeth gritted, mouth set

To call you unspeakable things

I heard the tears in your voice

You called to apologize

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Comments (19)

Oversoul on Apr 7, 2011
Beautiful…love this.
foxpete88 on Apr 7, 2011
good writing….thank 4 sharing
T. S. Lewis on Apr 7, 2011
I am sure your love made an exception for the apology.
LadyElena on Apr 7, 2011
Thanks for sharing such a touching poem.
Jimmy Shilaho on Apr 7, 2011
Thank goodness it ended well. I was worried for you, well, a little worried.
Gail Cavanaugh on Apr 7, 2011
We all make mistakes and we all have our moments. Lovely tribute!
Val Mills on Apr 7, 2011
Beautifully expressed
Michael Eboh on Apr 7, 2011
Nice read, good job!
CHIPMUNK on Apr 7, 2011
good writing well written
sanataryal on Apr 7, 2011
I like your expression.You feelings.
Likha on Apr 7, 2011
A difficult time and I\’m glad you found expression in poetry. All the best to you and your partner.
Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx on Apr 8, 2011
Wow….one of your best poems I have ever read. Deeply touching and honest.

Nice.
Phoenix Montoya on Apr 8, 2011
Well expressed and touching lines as always.
Melinda J on Apr 11, 2011
This is such a touching poem. A great reminder of forgiveness.
Freethinking on Apr 13, 2011
Yet another touching poem from you, my friend. I sincerely hope everything works out to your liking.
gaby7 on Apr 13, 2011
A great real life situation here!
Railan on Apr 26, 2011
Another great poem ash, nice
mikailahmayhem69 on Apr 30, 2011
Amazing, as always !
neopisiva on May 5, 2011
I think we’ve all been in this kind of situation.:)
Never knew how to put in the poem,though.:)

Hi there!