the constant ringing

echoes through the night

you huddle in bed

knees drawn up tight

"stop. stop, for God's sake stop" 

you yell out, time after time

"there's no one home, take the hint.

you're driving me out of my mind"

one last ring, then silence falls

you collapse in tears on the bed

but sleep doesn't come easy, for you

for fear it all begins ....

again

Telephonophobia – The fear of talking on the phone

These Phobics prefer to text.