Mark Toney Poet Senryu

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Stop Texts Stop Wrecks

driving home to you
“I luv u. b home in 5”
     head-on collision


driving and texting
new car for graduation
   “hi guys guess what I'm …”


busy city streets
need to text spouse I'll be late
     pedestrian hit


“can't wait to see you”
crashed into car stopped ahead
     text never sent






7/4/2020

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Michelle Faulkner July 10, 2020 at 10:12 PM That title says it all - it is so tragic, especially since it could so easily be avoided - Mark Toney July 10, 2020 at 10:35 PM So true, Michelle. Take care and stay safe! ~Mark

Winged Warrior July 9, 2020 at 5:14 AM That's what happens with new technology...people including myself become more stupid...the gadgets are smart...unfortunately we are not...great senryus Mark ^WW^ :o) Mark Toney July 9, 2020 at 11:03 AM And the extra attention that's required causes us to be inattentive to our surroundings. Much appreciated, WW. By the way, your star personification poem was out of this world! ~Mark

John Hamilton July 5, 2020 at 10:18 AM This is a sad commentary of our times, so many young people are so busy texting some walk right into traffic, one young man was killed in Toronto walked right in front of a truck, don't think he finished his text either, what a sad commentary! Mark Toney July 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM A sad commentary indeed. Many are easily distracted from paying attention to the more important things. Thanks, John, for stopping by with your thoughtful comment. By the way, I enjoyed your new lyric poem you just posted, “The Road That Leads Me Home to You,” with no texting of course! ~Mark

Virginia Waters July 5, 2020 at 12:36 AM sad reality of sad electronic unreal age. Mark Toney July 5, 2020 at 10:39 AM Yes, Virginia, there are a lot of unreal, surreal realities developing today. The scene of this world is changing. Thank you for taking time to comment. ~Mark

Jenish Somadas July 5, 2020 at 12:19 AM lol.. interesting senryus.. You wrote them in a funny way, but have lot of substance to think about.. Great write Mark.. Mark Toney July 5, 2020 at 10:36 AM My goal was to write them in an inoffensive way to get the point across. I appreciate your comment, Jenish. ~Mark