My IM

I have another friend,
He'd switch off his phone for weeks,
Sign in invisibly on social sites and email chats.
He sends an IM once a month.
We catch up on what's new.
He is not one to send a text or email,
And makes the occasional call, just-because.
I am looking forward to this month's IM
Cos I know no matter how thick I lay the guilt,
He will still not attend on-the-spur class gatherings,
This-time-I-will-come parties,
I-am-almost-there hook-ups,
I-am-traveling getaways.
All I can say is,
No matter where you are, namesake,
Don't forget my IM.