17-27 (late 1980's)

Somehow
I
Can always tell

On the first ring

if you're
home
or if you're not

I still let it ring

It's a sterile attempt
isn't it?
At communication?

A metallic ring bouncing
off of your couch
your sink

I
can always tell
that the room is empty
But
you just might be
coming right up the walk