Amaravati Poetic Prism 2016 ( International Multilingual poetic Meet) was organized by the cultural centre of Vijayawada & Amaravati on 13th & 14th November 2016 at Vijayawada. This poem was recited by me on the occasion.
Oh what do I need to do
Oh what do I need to do
to
get you to look at me
when
I speak….
Eye
contact while conversing
less
and less over the years
the
competitors for me changed from the TV
to
the PC, with today the smart phone
becoming
the chief villain!
A
point to note dear
is
the difference in the nature
of
me and my competitors
they
being inanimate
are
not vulnerable like me
They
don’t care
whether
you do multiple jobs
while
interacting with them
as
for me it’s a cut
at
the very root of my self esteem
when
even the life partner
has
no time to make eye contact
while
conversing with me…
Oh
what do I need to do
to
get you to look at me
when
I speak?
Ha ha my daughter sometimes screams at me, "mom just don't nod your head listen to me" because I would be looking at my phone!
ReplyDeleteSee, I was simply stating the truth :). Thanks for sharing your thought Mridula!
ReplyDeleteThis is true to the point poem sir.. good one.. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Prakash!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine this happens even in academic discussions?! I mean, some student or colleague comes to sort out doubts, and while I am explaining the subject, there is a ring/buzz on the phone, and I am left with the pen and paper, waiting for their conversation to be over . . .
ReplyDeleteYes, this can be very awkward.Sadly, today it is taken for granted to give priority to phone calls and people are not even apologetic... Thank you for sharing your thoughts Amit!
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