avatarJ Oliver Dempsey

Summary

A girl of Irish descent, fond of dancing and singing, receives a marriage proposal from a suitor over the phone, which leads her to destroy her cell phone in favor of her carefree lifestyle.

Abstract

The narrative poem tells the story of a spirited girl with Irish heritage who enjoys life with exuberance, wearing leggings and boots, and engaging in joyful activities like dancing and singing. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her cell phone rings, and she wonders if the caller could be the man she loves. Indeed, it is a man who declares his love for her and proposes marriage, promising to end her loneliness. However, the girl cherishes her freedom and the expressions of her heritage, and she chooses to literally destroy the source of the interruption—her phone—rather than settle down. The poem concludes with the girl continuing her lively ways, unencumbered by the proposal. The author invites readers to explore more of their whimsical writings for a light-hearted read or a smile.

Opinions

  • The author seems to value the protagonist's freedom and joy in life over the traditional path of marriage and settling down.
  • There is a playful tone in the poem, suggesting that the author enjoys humor and lighthearted storytelling.
  • The girl's reaction to the proposal, destroying her phone, indicates a strong preference for her current lifestyle and possibly a critique of the intrusive nature of modern communication.
  • The poem may imply that some connections, like the one the girl has with her heritage and personal expression, are more important than romantic relationships.
  • The author encourages the reader to engage with their other works, suggesting a confidence in their writing and a desire to share more stories with a similar whimsical style.

There Once Was a Girl…

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There once was a girl with Irish roots,

Who gamboled about in leggings and boots,

She danced and giggled and burped and sang,

And came to a halt when her cell phone rang:

*

“Could it be that it’s he — that it’s him that I love?”

“Could it be the one man who is hand to my glove?”

“Could it be that he loves me and wants me for life?”

“Could it be that he wishes us husband and wife?”

*

“It is I” said a voice when she answered the phone,

“And I’m tired of living my life all alone!”

“If you’ll just quit singing and dancing and such,”

“I’ll make you my wife — for I love you so much!”

*

And the girl is still dancing in leggings and boots,

And singing the songs that spring from her roots;

But her phone is no longer a song in her heart,

For she stomped it and kicked it and tore it apart!

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Dear Medium Family,

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