Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

A Techno-Nightmare

Grandma sneered at my computer in awe;
Contempt did build and it stuck in her craw.
     Said it was the devil’s work,
     The new keys drove her berserk.
She claimed they had to be against God’s law.

“What do these things mean, page up and page down?”
So she pressed “escape,” continued to frown
     All of my work had been lost
     And I was growing quite cross
In my cussing, grandma started to drown

“Why did you hit escape?” I had to ask.
“Now I must begin anew this tough task.”
     She responded politely,
     “I hate this technology
And wanted you to "escape" Satan’s grasp!”



*For Natalie's "Talkin' Technology" contest

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Black Eyed Susan July 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM lol! what a great story! i hate it when i lose something on the computer. in high school, I lost a whole paper and was devastated! congrats on your win :)

Bob Quigley July 25, 2011 at 10:38 AM I'm assuming Grandma is still with you:) Funny poem. Congratulations on your win.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Natalie's "Talkin' Tech" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

David Williams July 25, 2011 at 3:29 AM hey Carolyn, congrats on your win, David

Lee Ramage July 24, 2011 at 11:43 PM Congratulations on your write. Well done. Lee

Debbie Guzzi July 24, 2011 at 8:15 PM LOL we think slower and slower & technology grows faster and faster! Nice win! Light & Love

Dr.Ram Mehta July 24, 2011 at 5:38 PM My congratulations on the third place win in the contest of natalie, Carolyn

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer July 24, 2011 at 5:14 PM Carolyn-Congrats. on placing 3rd in my contest!!! I just loved this one!!!

James Fraser July 24, 2011 at 8:07 AM So so many people get frustrated with computers. The older generation in particular. I guess it's a growing with your times. Good luck in Natalie's contest Carolyn, have a lovely Sunday :)

John Freeman July 20, 2011 at 4:02 PM Haaaaaaa! I've heard arguments to this degree also. If only people recognized it when they looked in the mirror. Agape, Moses

Duncan Chappell July 19, 2011 at 7:46 PM excellent as usal dear carolyn

Kash Poet July 15, 2011 at 5:14 AM A chart topper here Carolyn!Excellent humorous Limericks.Best wishes.

Jslambert Mister Roboto July 13, 2011 at 11:44 PM kinda sorta reminds me of my Granny Nana! Technology was the DEVIL! Hope you are doing well CD!

James Peranteau July 12, 2011 at 4:24 PM I always try to stay away from that dreadful thought of the net being; you know who's toy ! eeeek ! Anywho, I'd like ta think that it's a gift from Jehovah, 'cause, I met you dear Carolyn ! *smiles* Great write dear poet ! Have a blessed week...much love, james

Juanita Warden July 12, 2011 at 4:01 PM Love this..Sounds like what my mom said..Good luck in the contest.

Sara Kendrick July 12, 2011 at 4:00 PM Excellent humor..Got a chuckle..Reads like winning material to me..Good luck..Thanks for the kind review of my work..I really could not taste the herbs in the chicken so much..I have a herb garden and I used fresh herbs..I think maybe that I did not use quite enough..The Lemon Thyme adds a great flavor also..Sara

Johnny Sumler July 12, 2011 at 3:46 PM You really seem to wow me with your creativity and impressive style of writing. I believe that good writers have that special unique quality of expressing themselves, absorbing the reader to read on. It is that You inside of you that speaks freely, allowing eyes to visit your rare talent

Caryl Muzzey July 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM Oh, Carolyn a wonderful Limerick you have so nicely penned. I enjoyed the read, best to you in the contest~ Caryl