Telephone Twaddle

I have two pet aversions— Some people now have none, But both of mine are talking Long on a telephone.

If conversation goes beyond Three minutes and a half I wish they'd write a letter Or even telegraph!

Important messages are said Then how the seconds drag I say: "Oh, yes?" or maybe “No" When conversations lag.

And did you ever listen To nothing long drawn out While waiting for a busy line To clear? and still they shout.

The shrilling of the 'phone bell Can make my heart to sing But when the words go on and on I loathe the gosh-darn thing!