The Call

I called you tonight

knowing that you were not there,

But finding a subtle peace

in the monotonous sound

of the telephone,

I let it ring a few more times.

~ cb 1973 ~

The Weaker

An old life passed me by today,

And for a moment touched my heart,

She quickly passed not turning to look back,

And kept going,

Not like I,

For I was the weaker.

~ cb 1971 ~