Talking on the phone

Talk on the phone ought to be easier,
With none of the distracting, confusing
Signals from body language in the mix.

Yet dealing with the words and tone of voice
Is quite enough, the unseen face replaced
As eyes scan round the room, become transfixed

By objects once shared. The change must be faced:
The words and tone of voice are separate
The words unheard but not unheard, the bone

That loses when two dogs fight. Losing
Control must follow. Make the wiser choice.
Hang up. Ignore the bullying ring tone.