Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

A New Age Kerfuffle

Addicted to modern technology you say?
Nah, I could live without my Mac
Well, at least for maybe an hour or so
Before a withdrawal attack

First thing in the morning you'll find me here
Surfing and learning new things
Opening up and exploring new horizons
An amazing experience it brings

Text books and encyclopedias used to do it
The source for all my new learning
Today they've become much less important
The tide is definitely turning

Farewell to novels you held in your hand
Sadly they're becoming obsolete
No more sitting and reading by the seaside
With waves lapping at your feet

So say goodbye to how life used to be
Must adapt or get lost in the shuffle
Open your computer and start surfing away
Or wind up in a new age kerfuffle!

© Jack Ellison 2012

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Laura Breidenthal March 23, 2018 at 10:07 PM "No more sitting and reading by the seaside With waves lapping at your feet"Sounds dreamy! I love to pick up a book and read. It's good to keep an open mind, and keep learning. Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 24, 2018 at 7:03 AM WOW! Since I wrote that, the new technology is off the charts! This old mind has been left in the dust!!! XOX

Carol Eastman October 6, 2012 at 11:11 AM I l-o-v-e computers... on more white out and retyping the page! But I know I'm probably in trouble, for I must always have a book in hand! Jack Ellison October 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM I am actually losing the ability to write in longhand! LOL Was a graphic designer before retiring three years ago... computers extended my career by about 15 years! Love Jack xox

Ilene Bauer October 4, 2012 at 2:59 PM i like this poem and agree that things are changing and we have to get used to the changes but i will always enjoy holding a book in my hands (a REAL book!) and turning the pages... Jack Ellison October 4, 2012 at 3:07 PM I wholeheartedly second the motion Ilene! Love and big hugs, Jack

Anthony Nutter October 4, 2012 at 10:37 AM Gets harder to adapt as we get older, excellent write. Enjoyed the read. Jack Ellison October 4, 2012 at 10:43 AM You sure have that right... I was on top of it not that long ago! It sure has gotten ahead of me!

Lucilla Carrillo October 4, 2012 at 7:16 AM Jack ; You are so right. It is a whole different world of what it used to be and we have to be willing to change with it, only i think that some things should never change. Have a great day. Lucy Jack Ellison October 4, 2012 at 7:46 AM At times, at my age, I'm ready to just sail off into the sunset! LOL Love and happy thoughts, Jack