Things to be done on a mobile phone

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Speak to someone on the other side of the planet….

 

Who is 12 hours into your future or past.

 

Keep abreast of the latest world news and celebrity gossip….

 

From the top of a moving bus.

 

Know the latest ill-considered thought of a world leader….

 

Whilst sitting on the loo.

 

Find and buy almost anything….

 

Including things you can’t afford,

 

Encounter racist/sexist bigotry….

 

In your own living room.

 

Lose a fortune on 24/7 gaming sites….

 

Under the influence of alcohol.

 

Know which celestial objects are overhead….

 

By day or through cloudy skies.

 

Find a route to an unfamiliar destination….

 

Without knowing which street you are on.

 

Gain or drop friends on social networking sites….

 

Regretting it the next day.

 

Look up the definition of unknown words….

 

Without needing to know how to spell them.

 

Deny yourself the freedom to switch off….

 

In case you miss something.

 

A Painful Conversation

2002_0903_026_23ac-69What?

Oh, it’s you, you’re back.

When did you go, it doesn’t seem long?

How long are you staying this time?

OK, I guess it’s not much of a welcome but…….

I know no-one else is complaining, but I’m not them.

They don’t have to put up with your moods.

Wouldn’t you rather be somewhere else?

Why do you always have to show up in the middle of the night?

I need to sleep, but you keep interrupting.

Yes, I’ve already taken a tablet.

Never mind, you just don’t understand; it’s all about you.

If you’re staying, I’m going to turn over and try to ignore you.

What?

Childbirth

via Daily Prompt: Lovingly

 

Nine months gone, labour begun

Pain and panting through gritted teeth

Pushing, urging, willing, wanting

Baby from its muscled sheath

 

A boy, a girl, it doesn’t matter

But let it be healthy, ready for life

Bear down now, it’s nearly here

Comforting words, from the midwife

 

One more push, I can see the head

Arms and shoulders make their way through

Baby’s out, crying for mummy

Wait just a second, we’ll pass him to you

 

A magical moment, as mum takes the child

Wrapped in a blanket, content as can be

Mother and son begin a new journey

Held to the breast, lovingly

Practise

dscf0773Life’s no rehearsal

That’s what they say

So enjoy life together

Each precious day

 

Share common pleasures

Work as a pair

Don’t waste a moment

Laugh without care

 

For soon it’ll be over

The time will have come

With no final chances

For any more fun

 

But know that you’re lucky

To hold someone dear

And don’t practise now

For when they’re not there.