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No Time For You

I Have No Time for You By Elton Camp “I’ve so many important things to do That I’ve no time to spend with you” “The inane words you say Don’t interest me anyway” “The memories you wish to share To hear about them, I don’t care” “My Facebook must be updated To keep my friends well sated” “I’ve found a picture to share I’m so eager to place it there” “Also text messages to send To many an online friend” “Plus, it would be a mistake My phone calls not to make” “There’s this great place to go To view an excellent video” “Should have time free I’ll use it to watch TV” The selfish child continues to prate Letting parents see how low they rate In parents’ eyes, ignores the hurt To words and actions so curt The years passed by with speed The child took but little heed Finally, from the phone to look away Ashen face great dismay does betray Too late learning she does care Her parents are no longer there

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/17/2022 7:18:00 AM

Good work but this also goes for adults who ignore who is around to those imaginary friends who are online be it phone, computer or TV. You have said it very well in this poem. Sara

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/10/2016 4:03:00 PM

an excellent message in your poem, elton! i don't think many young people would heed it, though...

Elton Camp
Date: 5/10/2016 4:52:00 PM

Thanks. There are plenty of children who are no longer young who need to think about this. Sometimes, I am minded of the old song "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You." Some of us older ones probably need to consult with an estate attorney. There are many worthy charities.