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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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Rolland Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 10:55 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
Rodrigues Avatar
May 20, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Thank you, Yann! That would be fine. :)
Crandall Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
That could be a funny scene in a movie!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Right?! Hugs
Greenhough Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This was a nice lighthearted verse. Laughter is good.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thank you, Hilda! :)
Wolf Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I vote Yea! ~ In Absentia
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
LOL
Gauthier Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
What a fun poem ~ especially that you set the scene with your daughter's phonecall. The translation is a lovely touch, Kim ~
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thank you, Line! Hugs
Godwin Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 6:10 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
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 9:19 PM
K? OK! LOL! <3 CayCay
Hind Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 4:50 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
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 5:49 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
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I agree with Constance. So fun. Do you know French?
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just a little. Used translator.
La France Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Kim, fun poem, I love it, blessings ~
Rodrigues Avatar
May 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thank you so much! Hugs
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