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My daughter called me while I was in a restaurant. 

Cell Phone Break Out

She said I love you. I said I love you. The waitress said I love you. The table of ten said I love you. Am I in a movie? Will they soon break out in song? We broke out in laughter. It’s all right though it feels all wrong. Perhaps the whole world could learn - unashamedly exclaim the same; and laughter, likewise engages the heart. ~ ~ ~ Elle a dit je t’aime. J’ai dit je t'aime. La serveuse a dit je t’aime. La table de dix personnes a dit je t’aime. Suis-je dans un film? Vont-ils bientôt se mettre a chanter? Nous avons éclaté de rire. C’est bien, même si ça semble mal. Peut-être que le monde entier pourrait apprendre - s’exclamer sans honte la même chose; et le rire engage également le cœur.
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Date: 5/19/2025 10:55:00 PM
waw, Kim, this is absolutely wonderful, i don't believe a phone can do that, i think the french poem, is even better than the English one, much better i can tell, if you permit i would publish on a french poetry site, muchas gracias
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/20/2025 4:36:00 AM
Thank you, Yann! That would be fine. :)
Date: 5/19/2025 4:10:00 PM
That could be a funny scene in a movie!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/19/2025 6:55:00 PM
Right?! Hugs
Date: 5/17/2025 9:08:00 PM
This was a nice lighthearted verse. Laughter is good.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 9:18:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda! :)
Date: 5/17/2025 8:31:00 PM
I vote Yea! ~ In Absentia
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 9:18:00 PM
LOL
Date: 5/17/2025 7:57:00 PM
What a fun poem ~ especially that you set the scene with your daughter's phonecall. The translation is a lovely touch, Kim ~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 9:18:00 PM
Thank you, Line! Hugs
Date: 5/17/2025 6:10:00 PM
The call either generated an infectious good, playful mood or everyone, including the waitress, was buzzed which also induces group good moods. Either way, the feel of harmony with so many feels so good and because we aren't used to such a huge dose, it could feel wrong. From your poem, I caught the good feel part I'm taking it with me, k? I have to. CayCay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 9:19:00 PM
K? OK! LOL! <3 CayCay
Date: 5/17/2025 4:50:00 PM
This says so much. Sometimes something so healing can be so painful. But we need to hear it- appreciate the French, wish I understood it, I come from a strong French lineage, lol. But I'm estranged to that side, unfortunately- "love ya" lol
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 5:49:00 PM
I used a translator. Took some French in college…this poem (for me) was just screaming oui…oui…mais oui (yes, yes, but yes) ;) Hugs
Date: 5/17/2025 3:20:00 PM
I agree with Constance. So fun. Do you know French?
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 5:50:00 PM
Just a little. Used translator.
Date: 5/17/2025 2:36:00 PM
Kim, fun poem, I love it, blessings ~
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/17/2025 5:50:00 PM
Thank you so much! Hugs
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