A Phone Call to Heaven

in the quiet of the night, I found my soul in need
to reach beyond the stars and let my heart take heed
a longing deep within, a yearning to connect
to speak with those I've lost, my loved ones I respect

I closed my eyes and whispered to the sky so wide,
"Can you hear me, up above? Can you be my guide?"
a moment passed in silence, as I held my breath
then a gentle breeze whispering, "Yes, we're here."

I reached for my old phone, its touch so familiar
dialing in the numbers to make a call peculiar
I raised it to my ear, not knowing what to say
hoping they'd hear my words, in some mysterious way

a voice so soft and sweet, like a song from far away
echoed through the line, as the night began to sway
tears welled up within me, as I heard them speak
"We are here with you, for your heart is what we seek."

I closed my eyes once more, to picture their warm embrace
the memories of their love, in this sacred space
we talked of days gone by, and dreams we used to share
their laughter, love, and wisdom, were still floating in the air

in that phone call to heaven, time seemed to stand still
a bridge between two worlds, an eternal force of will
I knew they were at peace, and that one day we'd unite
for love transcends all boundaries, in the day and in the night

so, if you ever find yourself, in need of someone dear
dial your heart to heaven, and know they're always near
the phone may never ring, and no voice you'll ever hear
but the love that binds you together, is eternally clear

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Solo, Fri, 27th October 2023. 8:30 pm
Suko Waspodo