Calls Nightly
He calls nightly, without fail,
‘Cept sometimes, but what the hell.
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I call him, on occasion,
Don’t talk long, curt evasion.
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My leisure he interrupts
When his Call Ringer erupts.
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Make time, his call is welcome.
When my turn, made feel lonesome.
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Like, call from me, not wanted.
Wish to call again daunted.
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Leaves relationship haunted
When his control is wonted.
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Why call nightly without fail
If cannot make time avail?
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When my call his plans abort
He tends to cut exchange short.
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Shall I cut him off next time
When interrupts interests mine?
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Not a course I choose to follow.
This act would leave me hollow.
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Rather he not call at all,
Except for ‘need to talk’ call.
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Then both would know importance.
Free to talk, would have balance.
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Keep it short, lest long have need,
So that hurt feelings will cede.
June Nash
What do you think of a man who calls nightly. . . well, most of the time. He says he welcomes your calls, but. . . when you call he doesn’t have time to talk. I have heard this complaint from friends and acquaintances through the years. When was the last time it happened to you?
June Nash 
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