Ich bin's [English translation]

He sat alone at home at night around 10

And thought about going to bed pretty soon.

He had a hard day at work,

And also wanted to get up early.

There's only crap on the television,

He often leaves it switched off.

Suddenly the phone next to him rings.

Who could it be at this time? he wondered.

He picked up the receiver and was very irritated.

Hopefully nothing has happened today!

As he sat there with his receiver in his hand,

and he listened truly anxiously.

From his hello not a word in reply,

But it was clear to him straight away

There was someone on the other line.

"It's me" said a voice quietly,

And he immediately recognised the tone of voice.

He only briefly heard the two words that were said,

And they hit him like a punch in the gut.

Straight away she was very real before his eyes,

And he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Oh hello, what a suprise" he said to her,

"Nice to hear from you after all this time,

"How are you?"

"Not too great, to be honest" she said,

"Sadly none of the therapy has worked.

I wanted you so late at night

And I won't disturb you any longer,

I just wanted to hear your voice one more time."

So many years must have passed now.

"Where are you now?" he asked her, "Can I see you?"

He saw his reflection in the mirror

A shocked look on his face.

She said: "No", and after a pause: "Better not."