Cell Tower

by Mary Orji

Hello…

is anyone out there?

Listen…

to the silent cry of my heart,

a shell begging to be filled,

a carcass desperate for revival.

Please… please love me,

please want me—

at least just like me.

Like me enough to stay.

Do you hear it…

its raging whispers?

Anyone…please.

At least just one.

One will suffice.

So—answer me.

My heart downlinks,

bar after bar,

searching for a connection.