I know what I’m supposed to say
But it doesn’t feel right.

“I’ve lost my job” you say,
“So get another one” I reply
Another says “They don’t know what they’re missing”
I should have kept my mouth shut.

“The doctor said it’s serious” you say,
“Maybe you should lose some blubber”
Another says “just take your medicine and rest”
I should have kept my mouth shut.

“I don’t have time to see my kids,
I’m simply far too busy”
“Well make time” I reply
“You’re doing what’s best for them”
I should’ve kept my mouth shut.

“My mother isn’t gonna make it”
“That’s shit, but you’ll get through it”
“She’s gone to a better place”
I should’ve kept my mouth shut.

“I’m having bad thoughts” she said,
I said nothing.
Two days later she was gone.
Categories: Chronic Calls