When the phone rings…

a poem by Kamar Sultana Sheik

When you hear the phone ring…
Do you care for what it might bring?
Her only son, so far from home, to speak!
Some loving mother may longingly seek;
One anxious paternal ear, may strain to hear
The bubbling laughter of a much loved daughter!
A much awaited greeting to bring his way
A bosom friend from miles away!
One loving woman might patiently wait
To hear the voice of her beloved soul-mate…
One loving child his Daddy may want
When you say “cant”!

Do you see him shed an unseen tear
His hushed sob of misery do you hear?
When you feel like “not being nice”
Does your Corporation pay the Price?
The many chores of a corporate-house hold
Many of Life’s Lessons untold
Hence all calling voices treat with care
Be sure to be courteous, just and fair!
If to conquer yourself you seek
Every time, you speak
You’ll find half of Life’s Victory won
Surely before the day is done!
If on the Corporate Stage you seek to play well your part,
Be ready to serve with all your heart
At every telephone ring!
For you know not what it might bring!!!