Telephones
In the thirties telephones were a box that hung
on the wall.
You picked up the ear piece and turned a crank
to make call.
There were four to eight families, on the same
line.
If they were good neighbors, this worked out
fine.
It may have been a bit primitive, and sometimes
went wrong.
Your ring could be two shorts and a long.
I think in the cities, they were a little more
up to date.
Still waiting for the line to clear could make
you late.
Now you can even send pictures on your private
phone.
As long you have your cell you are never alone.
You have a machine to answer your calls.
Of course you can carry your cell in your
overalls.
The machines can tell when it gets your machine.
And leave you a message, which is very keen.
I really would rather not go back to the party
line.
I will keep what I have, it does just fine.
By D. Jack Robinson 8-7-08
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