Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Writing Challenge - N Words Contest sponsored by Constance La France

July 25, 2023

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Neutered

"Taking away my cell phone would be as painful as being neutered."
                                                               ~  by poet


Twenty years ago, no one would have predicted
that to cell phones, the world would become addicted.
We text instead of calling, though we have the choice.
I barely remember the sound of my child's voice!

Often, I forget where I've left my darn phone.
Without a text notification, I feel very much alone.
It's part of my anatomy that I should have neutered,
a simple surgical procedure that should be tutored.

Remove it from my hand with a scapel or a knife.
Can I survive without it? It's instrumental to my life!
Cutting it off would be an act of painful castration.
Maybe a lobotomy instead of neutering amputation?

I won't promise that if it's done, it would be a cure.
If it's no longer attached to me, how will I endure
not being able to keep in touch with my best friend,
and how long does it take for neutered scars to mend?

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Paula Goldsmith July 27, 2023 at 1:36 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write/story/quote you have here. Love It. FAV for me. I would love to see Everyone go without a cell for for One Month. All phones at home with only One hour a day to use them. How did we every live with a phone 24/7??? We did. Have a great day.....................

Joanna Daniel July 26, 2023 at 10:14 PM Awesome and so very true in this age, Lin, I even write my poems on my phone nowadays:)

Jay Narain July 26, 2023 at 10:36 AM At present we are in text phase, The voices of loved ones have been replaced with texts, What's next. May be Metaverse?

David Kavanagh July 25, 2023 at 11:16 AM A lot of truth embedded in this fun write Lin, I hate when I forget my phone, probably not as much as the thought of being neutered, yep it’s an uncomfortable fact most of us are addicted to our smartphones, when on holiday I had no signal for days on end, just as well I had something else to play with lol, cheers David Lin Lane July 25, 2023 at 11:36 AM I guess most of us treat it like an appendage and carry it with us from room to room, set it down and walk away only to wonder where in heck we'd put it! But...whoa, David. I'm not going to delve into your last line. Thanks for your thoughts... All of 'em!

Chris Green July 25, 2023 at 10:59 AM Why I took the time to read a poem titled "Neutered" is beyond me, maybe it was the name of the poet that drew me in. : ) And I assume that no animals were harmed in the writing of this poem? This was fun Lin and seems true for many. Best wishes in the contest Lin Lane July 25, 2023 at 11:04 AM Hey Chris! For whatever reason, and I prefer the 2nd one you offered, I'm glad to see you. No call to PETA will be necessary, and my cell phone is still intact. Thanks for leaving me with your comments and a smile.

John Lawless July 25, 2023 at 10:26 AM remember when they started implanting "neuticals" so the dog owners would not be embarrassed by their dogs lack of balls....to chase....etc Lin Lane July 25, 2023 at 10:29 AM ummm... no. Is that a 'for real' or are you teasing? lol OH MY GOSH! It's true!

Jan Allison July 25, 2023 at 10:07 AM lol Lin, got to say I am not a phone addict in fact my 'smart phone' doesnt even have a call sim in it, I just use it for internet when on the move, my other phone is basic text and call and i seldom top it up lol. Love your poem I needed a smile:-) hugs Jan xx Lin Lane July 25, 2023 at 10:22 AM Glad it made you smile today. I just pointed at a page and my finger landed on "neuter." Good as any.