Heavenly Dial

When a childhood friend died..people would tell me stories about picking up the phone to contact the person ..in almost a sleep walking manner..then before they start dialing they awaken themselves with reality of the person's passing..

Well it is starting to happen to me..five years after her death..I thought about calling her over the New
Years week-end...then today I was going to call her to discuss my work day

I could hear myself saying " Winnie, my shift started at 5AM and I got there early..can you believe
that"?

Then I realized I will not be able hear her say, " Gee Whiz! 5AM? and you DID  it!