Text, just to touch base, to say
I'm okay.
But not today.
A friend called from another state.
She's just weeks into her grief.
Our conversation was weighty and
Heartfelt, interspersed with
Moments of silence, of simply listening and
Searching for just the right words to
Respond.
We would prepare to say good-by and then
Add one more thought.
Finally, I prayed for her and she prayed for
Me.
We could hear the love in our voices.
Texting is a good thing, but
It wouldn't have sufficed today.