Telephones



Ah, telephones, the marvellous devices that connect us from afar,
With a simple dial or tap, we can chat, no matter where we are.
From the classic landline to the sleek smartphones we hold,
Telephones have evolved, becoming a story yet to be told.

They ring with anticipation, a call from a loved one or a friend,
Bringing joy and excitement, the conversation has no end.
With each hello and goodbye, emotions are conveyed,
Telephones bridge the distance, keeping connections never to fade.

But let's not forget the nostalgia of the rotary dial,
Spinning the numbers, patiently waiting for a connection to compile.
The satisfying click as the dial returns to its place,
A simpler time, a slower pace.

Now we have touchscreens and apps, a world in our hands,
Texts, calls, and video chats, connecting distant lands.
Telephones have transformed into powerful devices of communication,
Bringing us closer together, no matter the location.

So, let's embrace the magic of telephones, old and new,
For they hold the power to connect me and you.
With a simple ring or notification, we'll always be near
Telephones, a testament to the friendships we hold dear.

About this poem

I wrote this poem about how telephones are useful in our life

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Written on December 11, 2023

Submitted by aliciaread2021 on December 11, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD XXEE FFGG HHII
Closest metre Iambic octameter
Characters 1,156
Words 215
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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