atypical day

1446 hours.
today.
that's when you called.
a heavy sigh, pregnant with meaning, emanates from you.
you say you called just to say hello.
you hang up.

2213 hours.
after work.
that's when i get to hear your voice again.
it is canned, and over seven hours old.
my hand trembles, tempted to dial your number, to call and tell you of my day.
to say that each person reminded me of you.
to confide in you that i feel so lost without you.

i grit my teeth.
i resolve to be stronger.
for your sake.
for my sanity.

the drive home feels longer, yet i arrive so much faster.
and then.... no email from you.