Binkie traded phones,
The death of family chats-
fractured lives repulse.
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J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
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Comments (9)
At least Oppenheimer had the grace to ask himself, "What have I done?"
Sad when that happens. No phones at the table is a good rule I myself should follow more often.
Aint that the truth? Well done on such a timely and true point, Scott!
Yes, the tech has taken over. Nicely done.
Very Nice!
Yes indeed. Well done.
Great title to precede the content. Phones are such a distraction!
Accurately and uniquely done!!!💖💖💕
Ah yes, very true. The kitchen table is no more. Well written and thought out.