On the Importance of Taking Care of Your Cell Phone

I remember when text messages
were the only way I could talk to you.

I saved all my favorites and I read them
when I felt like my heart was clawing its way

out of my chest or when I felt like
the walls would turn to ash around me

at any moment. I saved so many of them
and the worst thing that ever happened to me

was when my phone broke and I lost
every single note that said "I love you"

or "Call me, I miss the sound of your voice."