The Connection

Just a little longer I say
I don't want to hang up the phone.
With the dial tone comes loneliness
And I don't want to be alone.

Five minutes more I say,
Holding tightly to my line.
Five minutes more with you
And then I'll be just fine.

Is it so hard to understand?
I don't want to disconnect.
Hanging up my phone so soon
Is an idea that I reject.

Talking helps bring sunshine
To a dark and bitter day
So I beg you please not yet,

Just a while longer----Stay

Comments: 12

Melanie B. Oct 17, 2008, 11:21pm EDT

Shelbia that is awesome, great job. Thank you for sharing your article at,
The Graveyard Hours
A ten I give to you~

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sarah g. Oct 17, 2008, 11:36pm EDT

10 all the way! great!

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Spencer T. Oct 18, 2008, 6:11am EDT

I am always amazed
when I read your stuff
it can be ever so tender
or might be sort of rough

You never fail to take me
to places I might want to go
but I must admit to you
love your writing so.

Good stuff

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 18, 2008, 6:15am EDT

stirring and striking.Sweet!

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Oct 18, 2008, 7:23am EDT

You make me feel the loneliness. I like Spencer's comment,too.

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JOHN BECK Oct 18, 2008, 7:43am EDT

You make us feel the loneliness through your verse, Shelbia. So well said in a few short lines. Certainly a telephone conversation can be a great source of comfort. How often have we all experienced the person on the other end being reluctant to terminate the call?
I hope you're not feeling lonely today. Hugs, Shelbia.

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Anne W. Oct 18, 2008, 9:04am EDT

Wonderful

Thank you for posting to Point Whore! Wishing everyone many, many points!

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Hollie ~TNR Works~ Oct 18, 2008, 10:29am EDT

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