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Your ranking

Or why I didn't call you

By Callie HouseholderPublished 6 months ago 1 min read
Alone

I called you every day

My drive home was our time

My schedule was the same

Little variations but around five

I didn't matter who called

You chose them over me

I asked for thirty minutes day

But you couldn't let it be

The TV was loud in the background

Or your attention was in a game

You listened to me sometimes

But most days were just the same

You asked why I didn't call you

If I needed help, you were there

I called you every fucking day

But my cries met empty air

Everyone ranked higher than me

Because we talked every day

But you have a group of people

And daily calls are your way

When I woke up from what I had done

I didn't want you to know

I was worried about Your Emotions

So you wouldn't feel too low

I still wish I hadn't told you

I wish I had never said

But in your eyes I should have called you

You make me wish I stayed dead

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About the Creator

Callie Householder

I have been writing since I learned to write. I didn't believe anything I wrote was enough to share. However, I think now that even if only one person can hear me and feel they are not alone, that is enough.

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