Hello?
By Stephen Cluff

Hello. How have you been?
You know, it's been quite awhile.
I hope that you’ve had a good life.
It’s been too long since I last saw your smile.

I guess you're right, my voice has changed
That's ok 'cause I've got some grey hairs too.
But you, oh you still sound just the same
I'm glad the years have been kinder to you.

I know, I know
I'm probably moving too fast
But I can never tell
How long connections will last
Please wait, please wait
But there are things I must say
Because you knew me before
Life bruised me this way

I've been told that I wear my heart on my sleeve
All my pain, all my frustrations there too.
There's just so much that I'm aching to say
I'd like to tell all my secrets to you.

I know, I know
I'm probably moving too fast
But I can never tell
How long connections will last
Please wait, please wait
But there are things I must say
Because you knew me before
Life bruised me this way

I'm sorry maybe I just jumped the gun.
Perhaps I said a more than I should say.
I'll take it back, give me one more chance
And I'll hide these parts of me discretely away.

Oh I see... you've got to go.
No, no. The pleasure's been all mine.
Say hello to your mom and your dad
Feel free to call again any old time.