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Lend An Ear

Blank stares and yawns
They’re so blasé
In their own private world
Nobody listens today
They don’t even pretend
It's all black or white nothing's grey
iPads and cellphones
What could she possibly have to say
She’s just part of the furniture
Old discarded and passé



AP: Honorable Mention 2021

Posted on December 23, 2018

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2018

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Gershon Wolf Date: 12/24/2018 9:36:00 PM Ooooh! Way to plunge the dagger in deep---exactly where it belongs. Keep it there too, until and unless the current generation mends its rude ways. Well-struck, Line! Holiday Happiness! ~ Gershon Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/24/2018 11:32:00 PM Thank you so much, Gershon, for your most appreciated visit and comment. I hear you.

Susan Ashley Date: 12/24/2018 4:12:00 PM Your striking poem richly expresses the sad truth of old age and loneliness so eloquently, Line. A thought provoking and meaningful piece. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/24/2018 11:33:00 PM Thank you so much, Susan, for your lovely visit and comment.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 12/23/2018 7:23:00 PM I feel it is so rude, especially when you are out at a restaurant and you ignore your companion to chat on the phone. The cell needs to come with etiquette lessons! I liked your poem a lot Line. Happy Holidays! : ) xxoo Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/23/2018 7:29:00 PM I so agree. Thank you for your much appreciated visit and comment, Connie.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/23/2018 7:11:00 PM We have parents whom teachers need to talk to, who walk in and out of the building like this, motioning to their phones, shaking their heads 'no', who do not want to hear about their children. It is such an inane way to spend time. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/23/2018 7:24:00 PM Pretty bad when priorities should clearly be people... especially CHILDREN !! Oops I shouted.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/23/2018 4:37:00 PM Oh, Line, yes this is so true and so sad. I was walking close to coworker going in same direction and that stupid phone was glued to her ear. Let’s not chat! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 12/23/2018 7:03:00 PM I wonder if the pendulum will ever swing back to the days when people liked to talk to each other. Thanks for your visit and comment, Kim.