A Speechless Collaboration

Heads bowed, as if in prayer


In a world of their own.


Their deity in their hands,


Worshipping the mobile phone.


Alone or In little groups,


A speechless collaboration.


Silently walking, texting


In virtual, communication.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Stebbings Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 1:45 PM
Very true, Gary. I sometimes wonder if I am wearing an invisibility cloak. Good write. // Barry.
Smith Avatar
October 1, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Thank you Barry :)
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 5:55 PM
Brilliantly penned Gary i had one bump into me recently and he nearly knocked me over because he wasn't looking where he was going ... i wasn't silent lol:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Thank you Jan :)
Sands Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Interesting poem Gary. Well done :)
Smith Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 5:10 PM
Thank you Heidi :)
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