Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Changing the Mind's Diaper of Facebook Addiction

Facebook addiction… I just don’t understand it 
what a load of utter twaddle!

I don’t give a  turgid toss about what you are doing 
and your incessant need to share with your ‘bestie’ and the world

Are you so insecure you have to detail your every ‘movement’ 
From the moment you get up to the moment you turn the light off to sleep
Neither do I want to know who you were sleeping with last night!

Who cares what you had for breakfast, dinner or tea
Only babies regurgitate after they have eaten!

And no …I don’t want to see a pic after you  ‘dropped your load’ – ugh
There are some things that should remain private!

You detail everything you had for your birthday and Christmas
Then tell the world you are going on holiday for two weeks
No wonder Burglar Bill just loves morons like you!

There is only one way to rid your mind of this continual crap
Put down that electronic device and get real!

Changing the Mind’s diaper Contest
Sponsored by John Lawless

4/7/18

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Subimal Sinha-Roy May 5, 2018 at 3:05 AM Congratulations, Jan on your fine win. "Put down that electronic device and get real!" .. I entirely agree, so appropriate. Jan Allison May 5, 2018 at 3:27 AM I was talking with friends about addiction to mobile devices - it really is an issue these days especially with the younger generation who rely on them rather than face to face contact:-( hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier May 4, 2018 at 8:59 PM Congrats on your win with this potent message, Jan. Jan Allison May 5, 2018 at 3:26 AM Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Gentry May 4, 2018 at 1:23 PM Congratulations on your win with this clever, cute, realistic poem about letting go of FB. Enjoyed reading it and think you are brilliant. Jan Allison May 5, 2018 at 3:25 AM Thanks Susan am just delighted you are now a lifetime member and can continue to enjoy your wonderful :-) hugs Jan xx

Juliet Ligon May 4, 2018 at 11:27 AM I love the part about babies regurgitating--- very clever. I also enjoyed the notion about a burglar breaking in since they know when the person's gone. Very fun read and I agree! Jan Allison May 4, 2018 at 1:41 PM Thanks Juliet, the babies regurgitating line was my favourite lol:-) hugs jan xx

John Lawless May 4, 2018 at 7:26 AM Enjoyed this one Jan. I've never been on Facebook but have threatened to drop my grandkids "phones" into the toilet if they didn't put the damn things down....Thanks for participating in the contest Jan Allison May 4, 2018 at 1:40 PM Thanks John some people are so addicted they are never off their mobile devices, I know Fb is great for keeping in touch with folks far away but and I've also seen the sad wide where a Manx girl of 18 was so bullied she committed suicide:-( hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight April 13, 2018 at 10:36 AM I really like how you used the theme, Jan! I am with you all the way...never did Facebook. Love your picture too. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison April 13, 2018 at 10:47 AM I know some people love it, but its not for me Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich April 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM hahaha. Oh, my daughter would not like THIS one. So many of my friends are over there instead of here. It's sad to me. You did a great job with the theme, Jan. Jan Allison April 8, 2018 at 6:10 PM I don't know what John is after, I've seen a few poems about poop - makes a change for me not to write about it too much for this contest lol:-) hugs jan xx

D.W. Rodgers April 8, 2018 at 2:44 PM Well said, I take it you don't like F...book. Good luck in the contest, although for you is more about skill than luck. Jan Allison April 8, 2018 at 2:47 PM I don't use it DW I've seen too many issues its caused other people and some seem to live their lives on it and through it, but each to their own:-(hugs jan xx

Barry Stebbings April 8, 2018 at 5:29 AM Don't be afraid to speak you mind, Jan. Never used it myself. // Barry. Jan Allison April 8, 2018 at 5:44 AM I was inspired by the contest Barry! But seriously i cannot see the incessant need to detail everything you do via social media - I guess you can tell I don't do '2facedbook' as i call it:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy April 7, 2018 at 9:05 PM Amen, Jan! Very relevant! Janice Jan Allison April 8, 2018 at 3:30 AM Not sure if its what John wants for the contest but its the best I can come up with:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues April 7, 2018 at 10:23 AM Oh yeah, a good one! Don’t forget the whining bib as well ;) GL in contest! Jan Allison April 7, 2018 at 12:23 PM LOL Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 7, 2018 at 7:58 AM Nail on the head Jan, some people live and breath it.Do I really care if you like a pic of my garden or not lol. Good luck. Tom Jan Allison April 7, 2018 at 7:59 AM Thanks Tom, I'm not sure what John is after so i understand if i am way off track and don't place... but you will gather I'm not a FB user lol:-) hugs Jan xx