disorder in the house
just because
you’re seeing things
doesn’t mean bad things
are in the offing
the phone rings
& nobody’s there
a reminder of the time
you called a dead man
his voice haunts
you to this day
a larger than life
kind of barreling bravado
daring you sublimely
to leave a message
you tell yourself
what you’re seeing now
has nothing to do
with that voice
& everything to do
with somehow putting
your house in order
october two thousand twenty-two
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
jdubqca 
Wow! This is chilling. Excellent piece!
Thank you, Jon, I’m glad you think so.