UNTIL WE ALL CAN PLAY AGAIN

A PHONE CALL TO MY SON IN HEAVEN TELLING HIM HIS MOM IS ON HER WAY CHARACTERS ME, WIFE, SON BRIAN, DOG AMANDA, CAT SHYLOW AND THE BALL

 

 

 

Hello!!

Hello Brian? It's your Dad

Dad!!! Wow!!!! It's so good to hear from you.
Been so long I hardly recognized your voice.

I know son but I get only one call and that's it.
And only five minuets, no more.
I wanted to tell you just how much I miss you.

I miss you too Dad,you always made me laugh.
And I miss the things we did together, the fishing the camping trips,
but most of all I miss the back yard. Just you and me throwing
the ball back and forth. Me always dropping
it. You always saying, "that's OK just keep your eye on
the ball, you'll learn."

I miss playing catch with you too son,
you don't know just how much I do.

Hey!! remember when Amanda picked up the ball
and ran away with it and wouldn't give it back? We never
did find it.

Yes, I remember that time well. (Ruff, ruff) Shes right here by my side. She heard your voice and wanted to said hello!

Well,that stinker. You know over by the barn
where she used to go just to be alone.

Sure do. She liked to hide from the cat. Then when
Shylow walked by she would jump up and scare the be-jesus
out of the poor thing

Well I walked by there yesterday. I stopped for a second
just thinking how much you loved that dog.
I happened to looked down, and there under the straw, where
she used to lay, I found it. The ball with all her teeth
marks still on it.

WOW Dad! Would she ever like to put her teeth
into that ball again! (Meow,Meow) Hear that Dad?

That's Shylow, she says hello too. Those two still
chase each other just like before. Neither one ever catching the other.


Dad, Hows mom? She wasn't well when I left.
Is she getting better? Where is she? I want
to talk to her.

Well that's one of the reasons why I called son.
She asked me to use this one and only token
to let you know that she will be seeing you
soon. And for your to get prepared for the
pinch on the cheek she always gave you,especially
when you were gone too long and tried to sneak
in the backdoor thinking she wouldn't see you .
But she always always caught you.

Ah !! Dad. I miss her too. I'll be glad when I get to see
her, pinched cheek and all.
Dad what you are going to do?
She took such good care of both of us,
Now you'll be alone.

No Son. You see I'll have both your memories
instilled deep here in my heart. The good news
is I'll have another token then to use to call
to let you know when I'm on my way to join you guys.
You know how mom hates it when someone drops in without calling.

(“This is HIS operator.") "You have thirty seconds before disconnect”

I have to go son, my time is used up. Lots of others waiting to
go on line.
Good bye son I love you and I miss so much.

Me to dad. You know how much I miss and love both of you..
Oh Dad!!,Dad!! give mom the ball will yea. She can bring it with her.
I don't want you to lose it..Amanda, Shylow, Mom and I will keep it safe.


UNTILL WE ALL CAN PLAY AGAIN

Author's Note

ALL COMMENTS WELCOMED

Reviews

[Beentoldtowriteitdown]

You do have a gift Donald! I can't wait to get there and see all my loved ones who have gone on before me!

[StarSandwich]

It was sad, yet loving and filled with memories. It was indeed moving.

[Samuel Dickens]

I sure wish we really could make such phone calls. I've had the conversations, but only within my mind. This is a very well-written and worthy piece. I'm glad I read it.

[November Gold]

It was sad, and yet, hopeful. Inspiring and touching. Great writing!

[Moto Kaligawa]

Okay, not sure what's happening. Thought someone, you perhaps, was away or incarcerated, but mom's away too. The 'only 5 minutes, and the token thing. I'm at a loss. My 2 cents is to clarify. Hospital, maybe?

The rest is powerful stuff. The distance of the two, and the son sounds to be at a young and impressionable age and yea he would need his dad. Separation like that is terrible.

Rev.: Okay, I just read the comment under the name. 'in heaven.' Sorry, I had no idea a prologue was involved, but I'll leave my original comments. Best. -MK

[Kenneth The Poet]

Cool, solid, emotional work. Makes me long for the family I don't have.

[WordShifter]

Still makes me cry like the first time I read it, this is a treasure and so are you. I like everything you write. Aloha, Ginger

[Rene Velez]

powerful write Donald, a deeply impacted poem of family love and time, a treasure because you chose to share something dear to you, and you serve them well...endearing indeed, my prayers go out to you my friend...