MOBILES (poem)

Trendy shades that click to match.
Invisible.

Except for what looks like a hearing aid
turning us all into
business buskers barking at buildings.

And it’s very natural to turn
when someone says ‘Hello’.

You even get a choice now.
Number display.
Answer or reject.
Interruptions.
(Blasted ‘Call Waiting’.)

Choose to ignore the insistent beeping
and inevitably
others can’t resist the burning question.

Favourite songs are ruined forever
by ringing interpretations.

Courtesy has gone out the window.
Lunch breaks deleted.
Performances interrupted.
Moving movie moments spoilt.

Availability questioned
by “This mobile is turned off”.