Dorin Popa writes

for so long

for so long
I’ve been preparing
to take part
in this life
of mine

here, again,
the phone is ringing:
does someone really
need me?

for so long
I’ve been preparing
to answer simply:
I’m right here,
only here!

it’s ringing, the phone is ringing
and I get scared

Burning Giraffes and Telephones -- Salvador Dali