Ma Bell, Where Art Thou

Ma Bell, Where Art Thou?

I just constantly need to be shown
how to work half the gadgets I own.
At my now older age
the new “Smart” phone’s the rage;
I still have not mastered a DUMB phone!


(I posted the title again because Soup's title line
disallows question marks, which I find are very
necessary in some poem titles! And I bet if a 
young'un reads this, they won't even know what
Ma Bell represents! BTW, it was the name of the
telephone company used by many in my childhood.
It seemed to have a monopoly on land lines!)


For "Techno-Limericks Poetry Contest"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Techno-Limerick contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Robbins Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 12:39 PM
This is how so many of us feel that grew up as 'The Beaver' was innocently getting mixed up with some troublesome pals. Thank you for making me smile at your dumbfounded admission to being a non-techie. p.s. I'm glad that you did read my rhyme about 'A TREE'... and I appreciate your comment.
Robbins Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM
This is how so many of us feel that grew up as 'The Beaver' was innocently getting mixed up with some troublesome pals. Thank you for making me smile at your dumbfounded admission to being a non-techie. p.s. I'm glad that you did read my rhyme about 'A TREE'... and I appreciate your comment.
Foster Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Gosh this is me to a T.... Ma Bell??? and I'm not a young'un, but I'm guessing, a phone company? ... good limerick Andrea and congrats on your win...luv Margaret
Freeman Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Yep understand this Andrea, I have to make myself learn the use of all the modern gadgets. Congrats. Sis. Agape, Moses
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM
LOL Andrea! I can't believe I missed this first time around! Excellent play on the words-Congrats. on your win :)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Congrats Andrea on HM in this contest.. a unique Limerick luv.... enjoy honor..
Richards Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Such a cute poem, congratulations, Andrea! (I agree...quite often my titles need a question mark, or exclamation mark...and it falls flat without it. Wonder why we aren't allowed? )
Devonshire Avatar
November 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM
LOL I haven't mastered a dumb phone either, Andrea. Very witty write! Congratulations on your success in the contest. The competition was stiff, so all who placed had to be in the top tier of both Alexa's and my rankings. Love, Carolyn
Dufresne Avatar
November 9, 2011 at 6:09 PM
sheesh ,,, what do you mean by Ma Bell? yeah I wish! heh heh. Still remember the party lines and waiting for someone to get off the other end so you could have your turn to call someone. This limerick is well done and humorous to boot. Great job of it Andrea . Told that about the party lines to my God son the other day. He is 18 and was incredulous over it!
Susan Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM
ha! a good one! I was just thinking the other day of writing about this because my dad had to go to a class to learn how to use his new "smart" phone! but you described if perfectly so now i don't have to write one :P also, I agree that questions marks should be allowed in the titles - maybe we should ask them about changing that. anyway, i will be looking for this poem on the winner's list :)
Horne Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 6:39 AM
LOL, a sure winner. I'm still chuckling about the dumb phone
. Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 1:20 AM
can't stand the mobile too, and yeah, wished soup could allow even symbols (since sometimes i wrote without no title on the work). I enjoyed this poem!
Babcock Avatar
November 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM
Hate techno garbage and like the motto kiss too. soup mail
Wesley Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 7:16 PM
I adhere to the KISS principle - keep it simple stupid. The only way I can handle lifel! Fun verse Andrea, I jnow where you are coming from.
Mister Roboto Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM
I am very familiar with Manhattan Bell, but I guess my youngster days are behind me. I reeeallY Really love this one. These gadgets and phones do get a little ridiculous. Ma Bell's got the Ill Communication-Beastie Boys line!---a great trilogy of NYC Poets! (In my book)
Sweetheart Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM
terrific Andrea..good luck in the contest.. and I totally agree with your footnote.. I have tried several times to put in punctuation in title and it won't post the poem..???
A   Avatar
November 4, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Your on too.. Andrea...lol... It's called a smart phone... and by the way I am makin my comments from my new smartphone I just got another phone yesterday... As if 3 evo phone where not enough... I am there with you know that I'm clueless when it comes to simple phone... He he.. My brain can only work with them smart phone upgraded the ones that cost you an arm and leg..p.d
Johnson Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Thanks for the laugh.
Fraser Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Good luck Andrea in the Techno-Limericks contest, nice one :)
Onclaud Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM
lol , andie; this really cool! ...we're the same when it comes to gadgets.. can;t even type well, lol.. great write with a punch.. winning streaks all the way.. miss ya!..:) hugggs
Poet Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Very good Limerick!I don't know Ma bell!!I know my ma....
Austin Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 10:43 AM
I don't know what a 'smart' phone is either. A laptop is gadget enough for me. Enjoyed. Luck in the contest. Love, daver
Nair Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 10:37 AM
interesting write..beautifully rhymed.
Devnath  Avatar
November 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Enjoyed reading. Nice write, my friend. See again. Thanks for your comment on my poem. bl
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