In between the phone calls
I can pretend
you are at work
laughing and learning

When I’m not supposed to call
I can pretend
you are taking
him to school
reminding him to share

In between my car ride
to and from work
to the store or from
anywhere I’m not alone

I can pretend you two
are planning a vacation
wedding, siblings
Shouting I love you
down the hall

Until its time to call
I can pretend
I still can