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I reckon I've seen about everything in my nigh four-score years. Obnoxious teens, obnoxious elders and unpleasant Wall-Mart cashiers, And those baggy pants with the crotch nearly reaching to the knees, But folks with a cell phone in their ear compare to none of these! Some people sport spiked hair dyed orange, red or green. Others with rings piercing their lips - a weird sight to be seen! Gorgeous ladies flaunt tacky tattoos that seem mighty *****. Plus all of that, they have a cell phone glued to the ear! Vexatious ringtones on some cellular phones cause me to cringe, 'Specially if in a fine bistro or church my serenity they impinge! The "William Tell Overture" in a concert is mighty fine to hear, But please spare me that tinny tune from the cell phone in your ear! Some use their cell phones while driving - to all others oblivious, Never minding that such inattention could be very injurious! Seems to me 'twould be tricky trying to concentrate and steer, With that consarned cellular phone sticking in the ear! Cell phones are an improvement in communications, I suppose, With their music, cameras, computers and a dial that glows. But, alas, for future generations I often wonder and fear: Will babes be born with a cell phone protruding from the ear? Entry for Simon Rogerson's "Let's Explore Digital Technology" Contest (13 Feb 22)

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Date: 7/17/2018 4:00:00 PM
FUTURE BABIES, share your concern.. Great thoughts so very true, Congrats
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Date: 7/14/2018 12:58:00 PM
Congratulations on your awesome win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve
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Date: 7/14/2018 8:52:00 AM
Bob,I was in the process of typing a congratulatory note to you when your response to my win came through. What an honor to share a 1st place win with you. More later!
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Date: 7/14/2018 8:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your #1 win. Enjoyed this and certainly agree, although not to my ear, but I use mine for everything. I noticed you wrote this 7 years ago, and still holds true if not more so. Enjoyed!
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/14/2018 2:42:00 PM
Thank you Susan - I concur with your kind remarks re folks and their cell phones. Seems like everywhere you go now, you notice people whipping out the consarned things and their thumbs start pounding on the keyboard!
Date: 7/14/2018 6:49:00 AM
Congratulations Robert, a well deserved win Tom
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Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 7/14/2018 2:43:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. I cherish your comments, support and encouragement - Bob H
Date: 6/24/2014 4:27:00 PM
Ah yes, my friend, the world has certainly changed since we were kids. Many thing to ponder, that is for sure. I agree about the cell phones. I think vibrate is a great option. Very funny, Bob..... Robert.
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Date: 3/8/2011 5:04:00 AM
Congrats on you first place
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Date: 3/5/2011 6:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your fine win Rob! Big no 1
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Date: 3/5/2011 12:07:00 AM
great win with the cell phone theme Robert, best wishes!
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Date: 3/5/2011 12:04:00 AM
good observation on the profligate cell phone Robert.
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Date: 3/4/2011 8:10:00 AM
Love it !!!! This is sooo true!! Congratulations on a terrific observation!! :)
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Date: 3/4/2011 5:36:00 AM
My dear Mr Bob, my favorite by far..this is just to cute. Congrats on your BIG win. BG
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Date: 3/4/2011 5:29:00 AM
Hahahah! I specifically like the last sentence!! Very nice, funny and mostly true! LOL, Sami
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Date: 3/4/2011 4:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Bob. I can just imagine Paula sitting there trying to pronounce some of the words in her contest. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/3/2011 8:32:00 PM
Lord help us when babes are born with cell phones produing from their ears. Congrats on your First Place win, Bob. This was awesome and the win is well-deserved. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/3/2011 7:36:00 PM
Congrats Bob on another number one poem in Paula's contest my friend.. kudos to the King of Rhyme..luv..
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Date: 2/11/2011 11:19:00 AM
Outstanding entry, my friend. Got quite a chuckle. Good luck. Ralphie.
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Date: 2/5/2011 4:40:00 PM
Some of those "gorgeous girls" even have piercings in their eyebrows, noses and tongues. The hair I can overlook as a fad, but tattoos and piercings are harder to get rid of. As for the cell phone, I appreciate your consternation with the "tinny" ringing sounds. I don't even like the way mine sounds and keep changing the ring tone. And it can certainly be dangerous to drive while talking on the cell phone, especially in city traffic. Great entry, Bob! Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/4/2011 3:59:00 PM
So it is possible that the cell phone might get into our DNA and cause an abnormality or if everyone became like that I guess it would be normal..Good one..Enjoyed reading your work..Your presence at my work was enlightening..Sara
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Date: 2/4/2011 3:50:00 PM
What a wonderful made up word for the contest Bob .. incredible .. saying it is awesome my friend.. reading the poem content is super awesome..luv.. much good luck in the contest.. luv the cell phones stanza..
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Date: 2/4/2011 2:03:00 PM
maybe not born but I think you have something there! Just think how much faster they can learn if the books or dictionary was piped into their tiny heads from the crib on up! Betcha someone DOES this! shiver! Light & Love guru
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Date: 2/4/2011 10:50:00 AM
the bane of technology and pop culture... very vividly expressed, robert.. i like, like!! winning wishes in the contest! :) huggs, nette
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