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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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The Phonecall The call that comes in darkest sleep, Awakens with a fright; For 2 am, the silence breaks The peaceful calm of night. When only moments earlier, I dreamt of visions fair; Of light and love and happiness; ... Till ringing filled the air. It beckoned me from deepest sleep, And drew me from my daze; I shook my head to clear my mind, Find focus through this haze. "How long has this been ringing?" As I reach to find the light; I steal a glance toward the clock, And now my heart takes flight! 'Tis many hours before the dawn, Yet all should be in bed; My loved ones faces fill the night; ... My heart is filled with dread. I struggle for composure as I reach to grab the phone; My stomach churns, my heart contracts; "Are all my kids at home?" I stumble as I grasp the handle, Stifle silent screams; "Oh God ... please let this phonecall Be a part of just a dream!" My heart is racing, mind's a whirl, Receiver's made of lead; "Oh, how can this be happening!" "Who's on the other end?!" Just seconds pass and yet I find It's been eternity; I raise the phone to panicked ear; "Oh please ... don't be for me!!!" /Kit McCallum |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
oh, I am glad you put this one in to be voted for...I remember reading it just the other day...it takes you on a journey of terror that we all have known, and leaves you with your heart beating harder in your chest...great writing  |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
Hehehe...I know this feeling much too well! Wunnerful poem! ~Heather |
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Novacaine For The Soul Member
since 2000-05-26
Posts 122New Orleans |
dear kit, i've been in this situation far too many times... fortunately for me the reaction is more of a minor annoyance than terror due to the fact that i dont have anyone to look after *heh*... a wonderful poem though... sincerely, a sad tomato you're such a beautiful freak... i wish there were more just like you... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Very cool Kit, I think we can all relate to this!! It almost made me laugh but was serious all at the same time!! I really like it!!  Bridgette "Creation of woman from the rib of Man: She was not made from his head to top him; nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him; but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved." -Unknown |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Very emotional piece! you have my vote! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
been there done that... you captured it perfectly great work |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Yes! My vote here! |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Great work Kit |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
My heart was beating wildly as I read this.. excellent poem!!!  |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
An excellent choice, Kit... Very much liked this one..once, twice, many times... regards, sudhir |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ For the memories it stirs ... Thanks for including this. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Such a tease this is....mercilessly leaves you hanging in the air, wondering how the phonecall will turn out to be... well done, kit |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
***Thanks and MUCH appreciation to all above! This was a recent post inspired by a very heart-wrenching situation from my friend, though it seems, many of us have all been touched with the same emotions many a time. As always ... pray for a wrong number! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is definitely one of your best, Kit! Denise |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I can't say no to you, Kit. You again serve up a piping hot stew, only this one imbued with terror, concern and mothery ... beyond love into almost obsession. (or obsession) And no, I don't always talk this stilted -- I need to go to sleep. Mike |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Kit, I remember all too well reading this just a few days ago. I don't remember if I replied or not... I know I meant to but I was deeply moved by the terror so evident in your words that I might have needed time to think. If I didn't, forgive me... this is magnificent. Eric. "We are the music makers and we are the makers of dreams." - Willy Wonka. |
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linda munday Member
since 2000-06-17
Posts 315Adelaide, Australia |
Kit, When next my phone rings I shall think of this,,be it day or night. Let me get over it (in a few days). Excellent!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Excellent choice. Excellent poem Liz |
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FlyHigh Member
since 2000-06-21
Posts 84Bekkestua, Norway |
Your poem brings back memories. Excellent poem. Gimme more.. Geir Jakobsen -- "Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least expect it there will be a fish." Ovid (BC 43-18 AD, Roman P |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Denise: Thank you Denise ... makes me smile ~Mike: Thank you! And glad you can't say no to me Mike ...  ~Eric: No forgiveness required Eric, and thanks so much for the wonderful comment! ~Linda: Hope it's a wrong number next ring Linda! Thanks. ~Liz: Thank you so much Liz! ~Geir: I'll try Geir, I'll try, and thanks! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Kit; You got my heart pounding too! Great read. Ellie |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Although you left us hanging, sigh, I definitely felt the pain of this one... Wow |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Yep, this gets a vote. Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. JP "Everything is your own damn fault, if you are any good." E. Hemmingway |
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CMGrimm Senior Member
since 2000-02-14
Posts 685USA |
Great work Kit... chris Never be a carbon copy of anybody...make your own impressions. - ANON. |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
such a frightening feeling--and you have put it into words so well!! |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Kit, I loved this poem when I read it before, and enjoyed it again today...what trepidation you have expressed, and so strikingly clear. Excellent. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Ellie, ~Christopher, ~JP, ~Chris, ~Martie ~Claire Thank you sooooooo much. Your wonderful replies are all truly appreciated! With much gratitude, /Kit |
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sea_of_okc Senior Member
since 1999-06-15
Posts 568Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
Don't know how I missed this when it first was posted, but I read it now Very well written, a feeling I think any spouse/parent can relate to... |
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insect Senior Member
since 2000-04-22
Posts 1014 |
You are just excellent with your writing! /Kit McCallum. VOTED! |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Kit, Wonderful and so true to have this happen to you, I know I have three teenagers and I always worrie wial they are out for the night. Cerenity |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~sea_of_okc: Thanks so much Sea_of_okc! Much appreciation for the comment! ~Insect: Wow! Loved that Insect ... thanks sooooo much! ~Cerenity: It's all too often a fear ... thanks so much Cerenity! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Kit you've described artfully that horrible dread that everyone feels when the phone rings in the middle of the night. I don't think there is anything that scares me worse. Very well done Kit...held me like a vise. Take care...ethome.. |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
Yes very well written. Made me remember back to the call i got at 3:30 to say my grandpa joined the angels about 3 yrs ago.  ) I felt happy and sad all at the same time.LITL, Heather With God all things are possible. |
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Tess Member
since 2000-03-22
Posts 288Australia |
I hate those phone calls in the night! great poem "Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule."~ Samuel Butler ~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Kit, thought I voted on this, I was remis... So now i'm back to make sure.....click x marks the spot.... Scary writing here, loved it, I think i'll get my phone unlisted. Parker |
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Tiziano Junior Member
since 2000-07-26
Posts 14 |
I relived the experience, as many other readers did, of answering a call in the middle of the night, and the thoughts... Thank you for the great writing. Tiziano |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Ethome: Glad I "gripped ya" Ethome! Thank you! ~Heather: I'm so sorry for the loss of your grampa Heather ... thank you for your kind words, I do understand. ~Tess: Me too Tess! and thanks! ~Parker: Thanks Parker, much appreciated!~Tiziano: You're welcome Tiziano ... scary, they sure are, thanks so much for your response! Much appreciation to all, /Kit |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
have felt this heart pounding fear myself..i do dislike those odd hour phn calls..they fill ones heart with such fear... great writing, kit dg "Half of what i say is meaningless; but i say it so that the other half may reach you." -Kahlil Gibran |
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Kimber New Member
since 2000-07-31
Posts 8Edmonton,Alberta,Canada |
My heart travels to my throat and fear squeezes the remaining breath out of me...then I come to the end of your poem. How do you do it? My praise to you on a great poem. Truly, Kimber Life is to short to waste-so live it like it will last forever! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~DGVarner: Thank you so much DG ... I dread them myself, as I've known them too well! ~Kimber: Wow ... what a lovely comment Kimber, thanks so much! Best wishes, /Kit |
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