Howard F. Stein’s most recent poem to appear here was “Purpose” (June 2017)
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By Howard F. Stein
Tell me, my love,
what can you say
on your smart phone
that you can’t say to me?
You insist you can’t
be connected and still
talk with me.
You’d rather tweet and text
than hold hands
across the kitchen table.
You say your hands
need to be free
to work your handheld.
You type on your smartphone
while your open laptop
sits in your lap
as we watch TV.
How long has it been
since you last let me
cross your borders
and let me into
your electronic space?
I hear the sound
of clicking keys
even in my sleep.
How timely! Great…
Strong, telling words that depict our world today beautifully.
What a perfect portrait of our times. I love the sense and feel of your poem. Thank you!
How true!!
How true!
Unfortunately we are becoming a world of clickers. I’m afraid I will forget the sound of my childrens voices. Great poem.