The Old Telephone is something to remember.
On the old party line, I heard why young couples were getting married in September. 

Learned many things about Preacher Brown,
besides being the Pastor of the largest church in town.

Aunt Lizzie wasn't my real aunt at all.
Not enough time here, to climb that wall.

Whose kids were who surprised me?
I never heard of such a thing you see.

My Mamma caught me listening one day.
She spanked my hand and sent me away.

It's odd what I saw the very next day.
My Momma, sitting there, just listening away.

November 13, 2022
Mark Waldrop