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The Party Line Eavesdropping Contest

When I was small they had what was called a party line
Eavesdropping was fun and games
We would hear Mable and Hazel talking about
Clark Gable who none of us knew

We would sit for hours listening on the phone
Mable would tell Hazel how handsome he was
As we covered the phone and giggled
Both Mable and Hazel were married

But, neither were married to Clark Gable
Who was this mysterious man we wanted to know
Days passed by still listening and wondering
Thoughts ran through our tiny minds

Then my mother said: 
Turn on the TV Clark Gable is on
With disappointment in our eyes
We knew no more eavesdropping

Clark Gable was just some dream guy
In Mable and Hazels eyes

Contest: Listen In
Sponsored by: Julia Ward
Date Created: 12/10/2019

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/10/2019 5:52:00 PM

Ha, ha! Pretty funny eavesdropping anecdote, Bobby. Pure enjoyment. Thanks, Gershon

Na Na

Date: 12/10/2019 3:05:00 PM

Hi Bobby those were the good ole days. Now we can spy through the computer and other new ways. Thanks for sharing this best of luck in the contest

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/10/2019 12:20:00 PM

The party line. It was amazing to me that some felt it was the best way for news, not giving privacy to any neighbors. Thank you for the sweet reminder!