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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

Date: 3/5/2025 5:05:00 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

Date: 12/30/2024 12:26:00 AM

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

Duke Beaufort
Date: 12/30/2024 9:53:00 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

Date: 6/20/2024 12:52:00 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
Date: 6/20/2024 12:56:00 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

Date: 3/28/2024 3:47:00 PM

So true, your Limerick made me smile.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/29/2024 7:33:00 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

Date: 10/31/2018 2:04:00 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
Date: 11/3/2018 10:55:00 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

Date: 2/16/2017 6:48:00 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
Date: 2/17/2017 5:14:00 AM

You are most kind.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2016 6:52:00 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
Date: 2/14/2016 10:17:00 AM

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

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/22/2015 8:09:00 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

Date: 11/21/2015 6:29:00 PM

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

Duke Beaufort
Date: 11/22/2015 8:10:00 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

Date: 6/4/2015 2:38:00 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

Date: 5/1/2013 9:53:00 AM

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 Touching, hearing...so much has been replaced by the touch of fingers on a phone.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

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 4/29/2013 11:26:00 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

Date: 4/24/2013 1:43:00 PM

Good limerick... much truth here.

Debra Mundine

Date: 4/20/2013 10:55:00 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

Date: 4/20/2013 2:21:00 PM

WOW Brilliant......

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/18/2013 12:50:00 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

Date: 4/18/2013 12:12:00 AM

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

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/16/2013 4:39:00 AM

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

Painted Hunter

Date: 4/12/2013 1:55:00 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

Date: 4/7/2013 7:21:00 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

David Williams

Date: 4/7/2013 7:41:00 AM

Duke very good..David

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/1/2013 7:38:00 PM

Very great limerick! It really is a pleasure to read your work. I feel like my thoughts have been written out... favorited! Always, Laura

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/1/2013 3:41:00 PM

Duke, this is GREAT limerick-ing, I wish I had time to see more but now I must be off. time to leave my work and get home! later, gator!

John Posey

Date: 4/1/2013 6:51:00 AM

Great to see that you remain strong in your writing after all these many entries... Great stuff.... Jake

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/1/2013 6:10:00 AM

- A good poem Duke... it comes from a good heart. - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)