An Alien Observation of Cell Phone Use

A Martian spy from the earth fled
and to his superiors said,
“Although no one is near,
they still talk hand to ear.
Too much oxygen’s gone to their head.”

For Carolyn Devnoshire's contest: Out of this world limericks
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Yvonne Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 10:00 PM
Now this is a limerick I love.
Davis Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 5:25 PM
Andrea Such a cute and funny write. Gives the reader a chuckle and laugh. Aliens and cell phones don't mix. LOL Thanks for the awesome comment on My Heart poem. Hugs
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 6, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Another winner. Awesome. You are always in the winner circle. That's because you write such great poems. very witty this one.
Poet Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 6:16 AM
Oh my God !!such humour--enjoyed--kashinath
A   Avatar
March 24, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Okay what is this. I can't believe I like this. A poem really out of this world. If I was the judge . You would be in the winners circle. I like this Mrs. Andrea.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 4:47 AM
Love those phones! Congratulations on your win in New Contest: Out of this World Limericks! Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire. Smiles, Dane Ann
White Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 8:22 AM
That's very funny Andrea Congrats
Freeman Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations on your place Andrea. Agape, Moses
Dufresne Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 10:43 AM
very funny reality Limerick Andrea! Congrats to you! Robert
Villarosa Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 1:45 AM
Congratulations Andrea on placing this contest. Well-deserved win. (^_^) Noel.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Congrats Andrea on your winning poem and placement in the Limerick contest.. a great fun poem and special win for u to so enjoy.. glad we are sharing the spotlight together my friend..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Johnson Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Congratualtions on your great limerick win. Love, Joyce
Fraser Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Congratulations Andrea on your fine win in Carolyn's wonderful contest >> James
Devonshire Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 10:31 AM
This is a really cute write, Andrea. Enjoyed it very much. Congrats on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
March 16, 2010 at 3:25 AM
Excellent Limerick that should be in the winner's circle..Good luck...Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Freeman Avatar
March 15, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Haaaaaaaaaa! This is so cute Andrea. Awesome and Good luck. Agape, Moses
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 3:23 PM
This was funny Andrea and quite what a Martian might be thinking if they saw us speaking on a cell phone. Haha. A real good one! Good luck in the contest. mahalo, Connie
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 3:34 AM
LOL You always gome up with good ones, Andrea. LOL LOL LOL! Oh, I was laughing so hard I almost forgot-- Thank you for your most welcomed recent comments on my “Whether in Your Neck of the Woods” blog. Smiles, Dane Ann
Owens Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Wonderful and funny...a sure winner...enjoyed...Marty
Beam Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 7:15 PM
thanks and congats to for you win
A  Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 6:47 PM
Love them limerick, I love this one . I think I will try one for this contest. luv Irma...
Witt-King Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 11:44 AM
...and too much radiation has addled the brain no doubt. Great entry, Andrea. Good luck in the contest
Kelly Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 4:48 AM
You really have these cracked , Andrea . PS , was this ET , phoning home ???
Hickman Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Great one Andrea,very very cute and probably what an alien would say,,sometimes i wonder myself,,,,I wish you luck in the contest,,I hope to write one myself still thinking.....??? I have been busy writing for other sites,,I post on several,,,I also want to thank you for reading and commenting on my words,,,Blessings..Cecil
Fraser Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 4:07 PM
McChuckle from the Scotsman, good luck in Carolyn's contest >> James
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