instant memories of another time
another place, what was this for
inside looking ever so forlorn
an old Bell telephone
pay phone…..
I have memories of such phones
there was a time
when you could make a call for a dime
you would drop your coin into the slot
wait for dial tone, then dial
the number of the party you were trying to call
Can you recall the number of times
you stood in the cold,
it could rain or be full sunshine
but if there was a call box with a door
it was such a pleasure to be inside
for your call …. we didn’t linger on the phone
we made our call, then moved on,
the call box was a sight to behold
when you were stranded in the cold
and needed to connect with a friend
or call for help. A door on a call box
also meant the conversations you had
could be discreet, personal and if
you’d called for a cab, a place to wait
sheltered from the day/night
always remember to say thank you
to a door.
Do things joyfully instead of taking it easy. Enthusiastically engage with what’s in front of you. You’ll enjoy it more.
Perfect Liberty 2021.30
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Comments on: "a door" (5)
I remember the days of pay phones. 🙂
LOL yes, different times for sure!!
So many memories came rushing back when I saw this. Sad that some people will never understand how important this particular door was.
so so true! happy greeting being sent your way!
Nice find.