Ring ring

Ring ring
Not the shudder of happiness
Not the shriek of joy I wished to hear
No, it’s your mother calling
Family emergency, stay calm dear.

Ring ring
Everything’s fine! Go on with your party
Just checking up on my loved ones tonight
Simply saying hello
Get back to your wine and socializing delight.

Ring ring
Reality calling
It didn’t turn out simply that way
FACE IT NOW.
IMMEDIATELY.
DEAL.
And leave me breathless to say
I’m sorry.