Landline (for Dad)
Sometimes, I think
I should text my dad
give him an update
tell him where I’m at.
Not that he would answer
he’s been gone a few years now
and even if he were alive
texting would hardly be his thing;
at the turn of the century
he was still approaching
what we now call a ‘landline’
with some trepidation.
Landline: a rope
uncoiling towards the shore.
He once told me
that when we have children
we begin to understand
our own parents better
so I think my text
would be an attempt
to let him know
that, yes, dad,
I am finding this
to be true.
The theme from Merrill over at dverse is “connections”, so thought I would add this one to the mix.
Stopdraggingthepanda 
I know the feeling. Not that specific message but so many others.
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“when we have children
we begin to understand
our own parents better” That’s what I told my kids, too. And it is the truth.
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A wonderfully nostalgic take on the prompt. I love how you have connected the past with the present and the long gone!
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Thank you, much appreciated!
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Yes this is true indeed. I remember often my mother would say that one day I would see things how she saw them and that has been proved correct. I would love to be able to tell her that now I understand but she passed away a few years ago. My husband of nearly 50 years still refuses to have a mobile phone so we keep the landline so he can still connect with family. I enjoyed your poem!
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Thank you Carol, glad you enjoyed it!
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My mother told me the same thing. Very evocative piece.
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Thank you!
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So true. I remember my brother trying to interest my mother (a retired librarian) in the internet. She would have loved it, but it was too late. (K)
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Yes, social media has its drawbacks but it’s also a great way to connect with the world!
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I found this very touching. My dad could not see the use of the computers, but I wonder if his mind might have changed in time.
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Yes, computers are a great tool for communication. It’s a big leap though for some. Glad you liked the poem and thaks for the prompt…JIM
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You’re very welcome.
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…and wouldn’t all of us whose fathers have passed on to what comes after like to have a sit-down chat with them just one more time!
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Yes, Beverly, lots to talk about!
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I have to confess, your lovely poetry brought a few tears to my eyes ….. thank you for the gift of resurrecting memories.
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Thank you Helen, much appreciated.
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I enjoyed the connection with your dad and how technology has changed the way we communicate with each other. A lovely heartfelt poem.
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Thank you!
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Oh this is wonderfully deep and profound! 💝💝💝
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Thank you Sanaa!
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