the voicemail

beep
hello? are you there
i know it said leave a message but i thought i heard a click like you picked up.
maybe you didn’t and i’m spiraling
it’s okay. i don’t know why i called but i miss you.
i miss your laugh, your eyes, all the things you miss about someone usually.
this wasn’t usual though because
usually you pick up
           usually we talk for hours
                      usually-
yeah shit uhh name and number
well i’m guessing you already know i mean your number is still in my phone.
maybe you already deleted my contact but- i really hope you didn’t delete my contact.
shit yeah the uhh the message
i miss you and i really-
your message has ended. thank you for calling.

 

little elephants

VT

YWP Alumni

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