"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Magpie Tales #105-Haiku for Hardtimes




A last gasp............
Lost opportunities fly past my eyes
Please answer.........



for more takes on this intriguing image by Eric Mahoney go here:
http://magpietales.blogspot.com

15 comments:

  1. def dont like to be the one calling in a moment of need with no answer....

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  2. What a great ending! Once we're finally ready to make that desperate call, we must hold our breath hoping the ring is heard.

    ~Shawna
    rosemarymint.wordpress.com

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  3. Awww.....awww.......
    I really hope she does! :)

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  4. Reminds me of that one call people get when thet go to jail.

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  5. Ooooooooh, I saw "Incredibly Loud and Extremely Close" yesterday ... this is an eerie reminder of a few scenes in the film.

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  6. I think I've made a few of those phone calls myself!

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  7. So full of yearning..and waiting for fate...

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  8. And the sad part is, back in the day of phone booths, there was no answering machines, voice mail or call waiting. If it was your last quarter, tough. I love the way you were able to design a situation of desperation with such an economy of words. Nice composition. Thank you for sharing this.

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  9. That ring can often last an a lifetime....

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  10. While there's phones there's hope!

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  11. 'last gasp?' Cor! Nice one. :)

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  12. Like this Kathe!....Love the photo from your window! :-)

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  13. "Please answer"
    We all know how that feels! Nice.

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  14. Please don't let it be engaged - won't have the nerve to try again!

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