That Phone Again!

Christine Ramsay on Jul 29, 2011

Tags: cell phone, icecream, Italian beach, thong

A ringtone on the beach can really shatter the peace.

All images via wikipedia

It is really quite idyllic

Sitting on my Italian beach,

Dozing with the warm blue sea

Lapping close within my reach.

I hear the children playing,

Chasing frisbees, having fun,

Burying dads up to their necks

In piles of sand beneath the sun.

My brother lies there snoring,

Half read papers on his knee,

Dreaming of plates of pasta

And the wine which flows so free.

A very annoying ring tone

Wakes us from our drowsy state.

Mobile phones on a peaceful beach

Are something we both really hate.

A large woman in a thong appears

I know I sound unkind,

But I wonder if she knows

What she looks like from behind.

And then we’re all subjected to

To a loud and raucous chat,

And any peace we were enjoying

Well she’s brought an end to that.

There’s only one thing for it,

A delicious treat we both deserve.

A wonderful Magnum icecream

Both our sanity will preserve.

Christine Ramsay 29.7.11

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Cassle Tang on Jul 29, 2011
Yeah, you are right! That woman should really think about the people around her. Actually, no one wants to hear annoying cell phone ringtone and loud chat while trying to catch some relax on the beach! Hey, I like Magnum ice cream too!
reiny on Jul 29, 2011
nice one christine
Baijayanti Pradhan on Jul 29, 2011
We all want peace, but can we get …? Well expressed…
Saxenadhi on Jul 29, 2011
as always fantastic
papaleng on Jul 29, 2011
LOL, There should be a sign that reads, Silence, Human Zone.. Enjoy this one Christine.
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa on Jul 29, 2011
So true, you have an amazing way with words and photos.
J M Lennox on Jul 29, 2011
Lol – love it – especially verse number 5. I agree – phones should be banned from places of rest
Eunice Tan on Jul 29, 2011
Cute & hilarious poem
Lady Sunshine on Jul 29, 2011
LOL. You never cease to charm with your verses. And yes, cell phones are ubiquitous and annoying.
CHAN LEE PENG on Jul 29, 2011
Very interesting poem, but what’s the woman looking at?
LadyElena on Jul 29, 2011
Oh, I enjoyed reading this poem. Lovely photos too. Bikinis are not what they used to be. The lady in the photo is wearing a micro bikini. lol
Saurav Banerjee on Jul 29, 2011
Mobile phones are no doubt a wonderful invention. But I completely agree with you on the point of how distracting they can become. Very well expressed thought as usual Christine.
Starpisces on Jul 29, 2011
haha, fun as usual…well written poem, enjoyable.
cobaltinee on Jul 29, 2011
Cellphones are sometimes distract us from annoying things.
Raj the Tora on Jul 29, 2011
Very nicely put. Some ringtones just pull our nerves!
Jimmy Shilaho on Jul 29, 2011
A very good piece, as for the woman, I think she is hot from behind and I wonder what she looks like in front, just kidding.
Ruby Hawk on Jul 29, 2011
Christine, you must be living it up this summer, hooray for you. It sounds like a wonderful vacation.
Atanacio on Jul 29, 2011
I admit it.. I look forward to reading your entries
Karen Gross on Jul 29, 2011
Loved it – this one was really cute! That picture of the “thong” bikini looks more like dental floss.
sloanie on Jul 29, 2011
I love dental floss.
profreelancer on Jul 29, 2011
Lovely …………nice article
LCM Linda on Jul 29, 2011
Interesting poem. Sorry that you experienced noise pollution. It’s indeed disturbing the peace. I will imagine throwing that phone into sea as a punishment.
vijayanths on Jul 29, 2011
Interesting poem.
PR Mace on Jul 30, 2011
Your verses expressed your feeling well. You know there are so many times I hate cellphones.
LoveDoctor on Jul 30, 2011
That was a very good rhyme, the line with the woman wearing the red thong. A cell phone ringing at the beach or someone talking is definitely disruptive. I’m really looking forward to visiting Europe someday.
beingwell on Jul 30, 2011
Nice one, my dear.
Milton H Peebles III on Jul 30, 2011
Funny
PruandMe on Jul 30, 2011
Ok a ringing cell, even my own, is always annoying. But conversations on the beach, as well as children running, kicking up the sand, laughing, crying all belong there.

That said, I love the poem, the imagery is excellent even without the photos.
AngelaFaith on Jul 30, 2011
So funny ! Darn the things or did I mean thongs LOL Sooo very good! Thanks for the hearty laughter!
Gail Cavanaugh on Jul 30, 2011
You painted quite a picture with words. I did not know they allow those types of bathing suits on the beaches.
Christine Ramsay on Jul 31, 2011
I love the comment. Thank you everyone.
Christine Ramsay on Jul 31, 2011
I love the comment. Thank you everyone.
Tulan on Jul 31, 2011
I wish people could put down their cell phones at least part of the time. They are aggravating.
Dennis N OBrien on Aug 1, 2011
Well I’ve seen a lot worse than that rear view of the thong but we won’t, as the Americans say: “go there”.
CA Johnson on Aug 1, 2011
This is great. I don’t like when people are constantly talking loud on their cell phones. It is very annoying and rude. Thanks for sharing.
revivor on Aug 2, 2011
I agree, beaches should be phone free zones!!
Freethinking on Aug 2, 2011
Everyone is self important and a doctor now Christine. Remember those days of yore when only attorneys or doctors had pagers? Oh, how I wish for those days. My God, people can\\\\\\\’t even go to the grocery store without talking in the dairy, meat, bread and vegetable aisles The world is now full of doctors and attorneys…at least in the minds of the intruders into our inner peace. .
d1dezire on Aug 2, 2011
Ice cream hmmm Nice piece. Phones can be a nuisance when you need to rest.
beingwell on Aug 2, 2011
Ring, ring… Hello again!
yes me on Aug 4, 2011
Another great share Christine cheers
mtrguanlao on Aug 8, 2011
Lol,the ice cream is really a big treat after the nuisance,hehe!
Francois Hagnere on Aug 9, 2011
Excellent Christine! Mobile phones can be so annoying in so many places…Listen, I am going to phone you to share this wonderful Magnum icecream with you…lol. Bravo Christine!
James Henry Abrina on Aug 10, 2011
I’m loving your peom until I started giggling on the part with the butt cheeks. Sorry. Just got to blurt it out. Nice body though.
Socorro Lawas on Aug 11, 2011
He knows peace who has forgotten desire.That large lady shouldn’t be a bother at all. I’m joking.
yellow rose on Aug 31, 2011
Very interesting poem.

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