35) Unknown Receiver

       Wolran Kim

 

Lost my cell phone, it was right here just a moment ago

Behind the laptop, inside an empty coffee mug, in a bag

Under the couch, in the car, can’t find it anywhere

I’m calling from the house phone

A familiar ring tone answers from the leaves of a book

Full of hard words

I’m right here, don’t worry

 

I’m calling myself, because I can’t find myself

I can’t see myself although I could touch myself

So I’m calling me

“We’re sorry, this number does not exist.

Please hang up and try your call again.”