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Smart Phone Addiction

by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Posted: January 30, 2011

Why the Blackberry is often called Crackberry…

You've likely heard of Blackberries*
(a most addictive fruit).
It's one of many smart phone brands
that leaves you un-astute.

You crave (and simply can't ignore
the need) to send a text.
And then the e-mail signal "dings"
and you must read that next.

The Microsoft ads on TV
aren't REALLY that absurd.
They underscore a sickness
that (to date) has no known cure.

A smart phone junkie feels withdrawls
when they eat, sleep or drive.
That unmet urge to stay in-touch
feels like they won't survive.

Yes, I admit my iPhone apps
provide me with a high
to which I've grown accustomed and
without which I will die!

* Blackberry smart phones are so addictive, they are often nicknamed Crackberries.



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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.

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Posted: January 30, 2011

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