Phones

To set down our phones,
constant companions,
and gaze up at the tree
to watch the robins feed their chicks — 
such an exotic request.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Mckeithan Avatar
January 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Well said. Wish it would happen more often. Welcome to Poetry Soup as a premium member
Agustin Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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