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SMART PHONES Smart Phones may be smart But I think inappropriately named While all the things you can do on one May only drive you insane I still have a 'flip' phone That allows me to make a call Or receive a call from someone else That's what it's for, and that's all Who needs to check the weather Or program a trip somewhere Maps are still the way to go And I can still get there I don't want a smart phone I think I'm smart enough To make a call and take a call Without that other stuff Yes, I know that most folks have one And that's okay you see But you can keep your smart phone And I'll keep 'flip' with me 30 June 2018 For the contest sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 7/17/2018 4:58:00 PM

Hubby and I just gifted new 'flip' phones from our son. I want a smart phone, but probably need to go to college to operate. I carry mine in case of emergency, and still have land line. Great ,witty ,right on the mark, and many agree with you. Congrats on well deserved win!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/14/2018 5:05:00 PM

My phone is basic text and calls I have a computer and the radio for everything else:-) hugs jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:23:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, for your support. My old fashioned ways serve me well in many ways and my cell phone is one of them. Hhow is that broken finger doing? Hope it has healed by now.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/14/2018 12:56:00 PM

I'm with you, Curtis, they all can keep their smartphones..Congratulations on your awesome win and well crafted write . Hugs Eve

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Eve for this response. It is an honor to receive a 1st place win along with Bob Hinshaw. He and I were privileged and honored to have served in the same career field in the Air Force, even though we never met. He is a great poet, but an even better friend.

Haley Fisher

Date: 7/14/2018 11:49:00 AM

Congratulations! I just got rid of my flip phone last year because the buttons were sticking after all these years.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:18:00 AM

Thank you, Haley! My buttons stick occasionally if I eat too many M&Ms and get sticky fingers. lol I just sue a damp paper towel and wipe them vigorously 'til next time.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 7/14/2018 8:40:00 AM

Congrats for your No 1 win, Curt, for this witty write. Happy to share No 1 with you! Bob

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:15:00 AM

Bob, what an honor for me to receive 1st place in this contest. And an even higher honor for it to be right there with yours. I feel like I have reached a high plateau in that regards. Congratulations on your win, my friend.

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/14/2018 8:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your #1 win. I use my cell for everything except calls, can't get a good signal where we live. Hardly ever use laptop anymore. You sound like my husband though. Still has flip and only for calls.:) Enjoyed this. Well done!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:11:00 AM

Thanks, Susan! What an honor to receive a 1st place win. I am just old fashioned in some ways. I live by the motto --- "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". I appreciate your support and send my regards to your husband for his 'wisdom'.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/14/2018 6:47:00 AM

Back with congratulations Curtis, well done on your top win. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:08:00 AM

Thanks, Tom! It is great to see my name 1st on the list of winners. Especially along with my dear friend, Bob Hinshaw. He and I served in the same career field in the Air Force. He is a great poet, but an even better friend.

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 7/14/2018 6:08:00 AM

I absolutely love reading your poem, my father and you share a common ground here, he has a phone from which he can make a call and answer one and he is happy with it saying that that is what phones really are for, many congratulations on yoyr 1st position in the contest,good luck and have a really nice day

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/15/2018 2:05:00 AM

Faraz, thank you for your comments. And tell your father he has an ally who agrees with his 'wise' thinking. I enjoyed the contest and so pleased to have received a 1st place win.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/1/2018 7:24:00 AM

Love it Curtis, must admit I do tend to use my smart phone for everything, emails, going on soup , googling for info. Occasionally I make the odd call lol. Tom

Curtis Moorman
Date: 7/1/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thanks, Tom! In my 46 years in the work force, much of my time was spent on the phone. When I retired, I practically refused to make or receive calls. My daughter insisted that I have a mode of contact with the children and grandchildren so she put me on her account and gave me a flip phone. That's enough for me. lol

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/30/2018 10:17:00 PM

I do not own any cell phone. I still use my house phone. lol Funny rhyme, Curtis:)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/30/2018 10:35:00 PM

Thanks, Daniel! Were it not for my daughter putting me on her account, I'd still be using my house phone too. I keep my cell on silent most of the time just to keep from having to answer it. I've been retired for 9 years but while I was in the work force, I stayed on the phone most of the day with drug reps and pharmaceutical companies. Glad to be retired.

Cassandra Justice

Date: 6/30/2018 1:27:00 PM

Love this although I do have a smart phone that is smarter than me. Love how you can just write about anything.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 6/30/2018 5:13:00 PM

Glad you like it. I'll stick with my 'flip'.