It was New Year’s day
I couldn’t help myself
I just had to hear his voice
so I plucked up the courage and phoned him
It was a really long number
London to Dublin
but as soon as he answered, I instantly knew
his opening line was
“it’s great to hear from you”
there was an embarrassing pause…
then he said, “I’m with someone”
and at that moment I politely replied
“happy new year, I hope you have a great one”
abruptly I put down the phone
you see, phones were still attached to the wall in those days
and then, just then
something truly extraordinary happened
I suddenly
Just got on with my life.