After getting off the phone with you at night
I’m reminded of when we were kids
using walkie talkies to communicate
we were supposed to be sleeping
but we stayed up watching Adult Swim
sharing our jokes and observations
until one of us would invariably fall asleep
and then the other.

Even though the calls are less frequent
I’m still interested in your favorite shows
What are your favorite scenes?
Who are your favorite characters?
Is Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood still cherished?
Sometimes I forget you’re just down the hall
and get so engrossed in my own experience
that asking about yours slips my mind.

So feel free to ask me if I’m still awake
and I’ll check in between episodes
because I’m afraid one of us might fall asleep
and the calls will stop coming entirely.