There was once a man
who fell in love
with his smartest partner yet
a black beauty
she of ethereal glow
and a smooth body
perfect contours in tow
Her knowledge was vast
and her voice sweet
She gave him what he wanted
He thought life was
oh-so neat!
His wife hated him
He neglected her a lot
Took their kids and left
She let him to rot
Our hero didn’t care,
now that
he had more time to spare
He spent his days locked
inside his room with
the one he loved
Two is company, but
Three’s a crowd
They played games together
and read a lot of books
She knew all the recipes
as long as he was the cook
She sang to him and
made him sing too
She wasn’t selfish
She let him chat up
other women too
His friends stopped calling
He didn’t bother a jot
Blinded by his love
A man they forgot
One day his heart failed
She tried everyone
No one responded
Maybe, they didn’t care
And that’s how they found him
Dead and alone
Lying next to him
His one truelove,
his precious
smartphone.
L.E.R.T 
Loved the thought and also the rhythm of that piece. Wonderful piece of writing.
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Thank you for the kind words 🙂
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A story of our times! Nice poetry, Varad, and a fab take on the prompt.
My Day 3 post for BarAThon.
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Thank you, Esha. Glad you liked it 🙂
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What a shame that she couldn’t save his life even after spending so much time with him! But such is life. We need friends and family too. Loved these verses telling the story with a message, Varad!
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That’s the problem, we don’t pause to consider that the smartphone is just a device and not an integral part of our lives. Sad reflection of our society, including mine.
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The title of the post reminded me of the song by the same name.
Anyways, a lovely poetry which depicts the sad reality of today’s times. Nicely penned, Varad.
https://www.rohankachalia.com/2018/07/threes-a-crowd/
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Oh yeah! The one by Blue. Thanks for the comment, Rohan.
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Too Good Varad. Didn’t expect it to be a smartphone. Was wondering if this isn’t a lady who can this be. This is indeed a reality of most of the relationships today. Sadly true.
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Unfortunate fate of our generation. I’m scared to think about the next generation now 😦 Thanks for the comment, Aesha
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Technology can be a blessing and a curse. Nice one
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In my language, there is a saying that ‘even nectar can turn into poison if consumed in large quantities.’ That’s exactly what is happening with our generation and technology. Thanks for the comment, Suzy.
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Saga of a modern day man caged in the virtual world! Brilliant one Varad.
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Thank you, Anagha. Glad you liked it.
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Smart poem 🙂
I guessed his ladylove was his electronic device!
– Anita
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‘Smart’ guess 😀
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I couldn’t guess though I tried hard … well done
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Thanks, Akshata.
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lovely poem, nice reading it
#Barathon 2018
http://simizworld.com/south-indian-special-idliz-can-i-help-you-in-preparing-white-and-soft-idliz-wings-2-cooking/
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Thank you very much 🙂
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That’s the love of my life too! Luckily my husband has his own phone so we both resent each other’s phone
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I guess it’s the present reality. We are quick to point fingers at others’ addiction before realizing that we ourselves have crossed the point of no return as far as mobiles are concerned. Thanks for the comment 🙂
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I was sure that this was going to be a smartphone but hasn’t that become the sad reality of our lives now. Fantastic take on another issue Varad.
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‘Smart’ guess 🙂 But as you say, it is the somber reflection of our times. Thanks for the comment, Sonia.
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It was great fun to read it the second time after learning who the black beauty was. 🙂 Especially because I wanted to know what this line meant – ‘She knew all the recipes as long as he was the cook’.
On a serious note, a thought-provoking post!
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Thank you for the lovely comment. I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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Oh Boy! What a wonderful poetic take on our addiction to gadgets! Wonderful poem Varad! Your poems are as brilliant as your flash-fiction.
Here is my #barathon 3rd post.
http://www.jaispoetryblog.com/2018/07/threes-crowd-mat-and-hans-sat-in-back.html
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Thank you, Jai. That’s very kind of you indeed.
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Oops! That was a good twist at the end. Very intelligently done.
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What you say is true. Smartphones are becoming an pandemic of addiction. Now with fake news/videos it has become dangerous too. So many innocent people getting killed in the streets. It is quite a monster. Great take on the prompt. Liking your turn for the poetry. Thumbs up!
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Your twists are superb. Keep them coming 🙂
Dont know if the twist in the beginning when you realize the smartest partner is a mistress and not the wife , was intended or no….but it got me. So did the unexpected ending.
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Even your poetry has twist endings:) Good one.
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