Evening Call

Granddaughter called today, on Facetime
and in her hand, a big balloon
she said: "it's almost past my bedtime,
but grandpa, are you coming soon?
We have new flowers in our garden",
she hiccupped then, then added "Pardon!,
and also mommy said I could
get a new puppy, if I'm good!"

"I'll see you soon", I said, "my dearest"
the screen had just been at its clearest
the pictured turned a little blurry
and hastily, I wiped a tear
"real, really soon, hon, don't you worry,
I'll see you really soon, my dear"