Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

I laugh at their efforts to shame me

I laugh that my friends think managing my cell phone time is rude
I keep my phone off until I want to make a call out.
saving me time I would not have wanted to spend
listening to people who want to be listened to.

my friends indicate that I am a traitor, less a friend than I could be
if I left my phone on, and kept myself at the ready for their calls.
I do not let my phone dictate my hours; I value my time
and laugh at their efforts to shame me.

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Sara Kendrick October 16, 2024 at 9:57 AM I don't turn mine on unless I am out by myself, just in case I need to get in touch with someone in case of an emergency. You have the right to turn yours on when you need to use it and keep it off unless you need to talk to someone or someone close might need to get in touch with you. It is your life and not theirs. Sara K Caren Krutsinger October 17, 2024 at 2:24 PM exactly how I feel!