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I Can Only Hand It To You

Tapped messages go out direct
With phones it's an easy connect
Thoughts from a finger
In cyberspace linger
But touching's too much to expect

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

March 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM

Hello Duke, This one hits deep and so clever yet layered with lots of truth. In a world of instant connection, the absence of real touch lingers. A poignant and thought-provoking piece. I wanted to go back and read some of your older poems. Back in those days you could have several thousand readers but not so much now. Brilliantly penned! Spring Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Debbie Duncan

December 30, 2024 at 12:26 AM

I see you still have a sense of humor. Happy New Year :)

Duke Beaufort

December 30, 2024 at 9:53 AM

Thanks so much Debby, you are missed on this site of course! You have a special flair with words and feelings. Have a wonderful New Year!!

Andrea Dietrich

June 20, 2024 at 12:52 PM

ha. I could not find one to respond to and thought I'd check out your best poem here. As in 2017, this one remains number one!

Duke Beaufort

June 20, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Andrea, thanks for checking this out. I have something to publish, but I think I will post it tomorrow. I'm thinking about how to frame the discussion. We are definitely not bored, and as you say, that is a good thing. I'm with you...I think boredom and depression and somewhat related. Later!!!

Sherry Beck

March 28, 2024 at 3:47 PM

So true, your Limerick made me smile.

Duke Beaufort

March 29, 2024 at 7:33 AM

Sherry, you just touched my heart. This was from 2013--about a decade ago, and we were already thinking that our phones would change the way we all relate to each other. It's had some serious consequences for society and how we think.

Connie Marcum Wong

October 31, 2018 at 2:04 PM

You are a marvel at writing Limericks Duke! You have many that are my favorites but I think you have hit this one out of the park, along with many others, I have to fave this one! : ) Have a spooky Halloween! : )

Duke Beaufort

November 3, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Connie, thanks! I try writing from the heart and from experience as an observer of behavior. The world is changing ever faster and faster.

Andrea Dietrich

February 16, 2017 at 6:48 PM

ok, this was your best since before 2013 when I commented on it back then. Let me check out second best according to Soup. (I would say you have done even better than this one in the past few years)

Duke Beaufort

February 17, 2017 at 5:14 AM

You are most kind.

Andrea Dietrich

February 13, 2016 at 6:52 PM

hahaha, here I was down here in 2013 talking about trying to find a limerick of yours I had not seen. some things never change. Anyway, this is your BEST one according to other soupers. I quite liked it myself.

Duke Beaufort

February 14, 2016 at 10:17 AM

It's a strange world. Hope to see you around soon. Be well--you are an incredible poet!

Duke Beaufort

November 22, 2015 at 8:09 AM

OMG, Kim--this was written at a time when I rarely responded to comments. I try to be much more responsive today. The world we live in is changing dramatically. When I travel, I see so many people using cell phones for communication while totally oblivious to their surroundings. You are always welcome. Inspiration is a funny thing, some moments just stand out and make me want to write. This hasn't been happening very often lately. Now, your poetry is wonderful, and I will visit you often.

Kp Nunez

November 21, 2015 at 6:29 PM

Glad to have found this, Duke. Thanks for the smile...and all the support. hugs!

Duke Beaufort

November 22, 2015 at 8:10 AM

Oops see above. There must be something strange about this site that causes me to respond in the wrong box at times. I have to laugh at myself.

Debbie Duncan

June 4, 2015 at 2:38 AM

Going through your Limericks to find one's I haven't read. Yes we have replaced touch with electronics. Thank you for all your kind comments on my poems :)

Debra Squyres

May 1, 2013 at 9:53 AM

True words !! Touching, hearing...so much has been replaced by the touch of fingers on a phone. Enjoyed !!

Delysia Hendricks

April 29, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Nice limerick, Duke. I should try my hand at it. You make it look easy but I find it hellishly difficult. Keep 'em coming, my friend. :)

Debra Squyres

April 24, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Good limerick... much truth here.

Debra Mundine

April 20, 2013 at 10:55 PM

You truly have a gift for limericks. I have read through most of the work you have posted and found the pieces quite delightful. Your poems are very witty and memorable. I am a newfound fan.

Judy Konos

April 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM

WOW Brilliant......

Andrea Dietrich

April 18, 2013 at 12:50 AM

Dear Duke, thanks for all the lovely comments and for reading so many of my poems today. I have to let you know, I will have been married 38 years this Aug, not 40, but I take poetic license to fit a syllable count! I am sure you know about that. We have to do it all the time with limericks!!! Let me see if I can find some limericks of yours I have never seen.

Charmaine Chircop

April 18, 2013 at 12:12 AM

i reallly enjoyed your limerick.duke..It gave me a smile :).C.C

Cecilia Macfarlane

April 16, 2013 at 4:39 AM

Love this clever write Duke! Have a great day! Hugs

Painted Hunter

April 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM

You are in Andrea's poem, 'Five great limerick guys' along with me so I had to come see...and holy cow!...you are the limerick KING!

Poet Destroyer A

April 7, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Hello Duke, I'm not much of a text expert. However, I think the phones are much easier. By the way, it was an honor reading a poem from a poet name Laura B... It was a true enjoyment in reading her dedication to you. I also came here to thank you for the kind comment on my poem. I needed the uplifting words... always~ LINDA