Too many contacts, no connection

Journalist was excited to begin,

grill d’ monk as planned earlier

“now unravel what’s connection,

you said on contact, last lecture”

Articulation overly confusing,

make some effort to elaborate

monk gave li’l amusing smile,

from d’ query tried to deviate ?

So, u belong to New York city,

at home who are the members

can u narrate your family story,

how often u meet, u remember?

Journalist smelled the scenario,

evidently monk’s trying to avoid

turning too personal and asking,

questions sensitive and unwanted

Mom expired, father’s yet alive,

3 brothers, one sister , all married

with a charming smile monk asked,

“do u talk to your father as his lad?"

Annoyance flickered in his face,

when did you talk to him d’ last?

suppressed d’ built in ire in heart,

may be a month ago, replied fast

Do u brothers & sisters meet often?

in family gathering or any function?

last when d’ opportunity happened,

what was that auspicious occasion

Sweat drops on forehead appeared

who’s doing d’ interview, not clear

last met at Christmas two years ago,

How long did you all stay together?

Wiping d’ sweat from brow told

All are busy guys, stayed only days four

How long u spent with your father?

sat there and talked with each other

He appeared absolutely baffled,

scribbled fast on a piece of paper

any cordial talk of his well being!

had any lunch or dinner together?

How d’ poor guy passes his days,

in absence of  d’ lady, your mother

tear started trickling from his eyes,

Monk consoled, don’t be upset dear

Sorry I hurt u , you felt very bad,

but it’s d’ answer to your question

you had contact with your father,

but truly never had a connection

Connection is a delicate thread,

extends only from heart to heart

caring for each other; touching,

to sit together, share meals, chat

shaking hands, having eye contact,

gossips, jokes spend time together

u brothers sisters have contact

but no connection with each other

Wiping eyes he thanked d’ monk,

for me it’s a fine indelible lesson

in mobile never ending contact list,

but absolutely blocked connection

Each of us in a different world,

no time for caring, sharing, fun

a deserted life, entirely barren,

too many contacts, no connection