Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Endless Loop

I didn’t have a movie camera
When my kids were small,
So photos captured moments
We hoped someday to recall.

The pictures mostly highlight
Celebrations or events,
But ordinary life a picture
Rarely represents.

We whipped the Kodak out on trips
Or holidays or meets,
An average day not worthy
Of a photograph’s conceits.

Today, though, any cell phone
Can record an endless loop
So each moment of a childhood
Is a chance to point and swoop.

What I wonder is what happens
When these children come of age.
Will they want to see their lives unfold
At every single stage?

More than likely these recordings,
Very special when debuted,
Will be rapidly forgotten
And won’t ever be re-viewed.

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Robert Johnson April 1, 2015 at 8:18 PM People are still people, though technology has changed. The way we go through each new day is always rearranged. From black and white to Kodachrome, it's nice to remember our home sweet home. Peace. :)

Paul Callus March 26, 2015 at 4:33 PM I am sure most parents take pride in their children and make every effort to record them in different stages of their life. But as you well observe, after the initial viewing, they get put aside and gather dust! Who knows what will become of them!! // paul

Dorian Petersen Potter March 25, 2015 at 2:03 AM Very nice pen Ilene!I enjoyed reading your endless loop piece, dear friend. A 7! Wishing you a very lovely day! In his light! God bless you! :)D.

Ralph Taylor March 24, 2015 at 9:45 PM Wow, food for thought, Ilene! Great write. xxx Ralph