Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

I Remember When

I remember when . . . 
kids fought at school.
At worst, they’d end up with a bloody nose.
But kids today get bullied publicly
and ridiculed on You Tube videos.

I remember when . . .
folks’ arguments
took place and few of us were “in the know.”
Today, though, we see idiots galore
that cuss and brawl on Jerry Springer's show.

I remember when. . .  
brutality  
was televised when kids were tucked in bed.
Now your child need only type the word
and see a victim get shot in the head.

I remember when. . . 
 we had a war,
but it was “cold” and seemed to be maintained.
Today the terror is at your own mall.
We’ve lost  -  in spite of all that we have gained.

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Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 9:13 PM Very articulate, Andrea. Says it all.

Phyllis Babcock June 26, 2013 at 11:11 AM Your words are the truth Andrea. Seems things are getting worse instead of better. love phyl

Cecilia Macfarlane June 23, 2013 at 6:03 PM Excellent poem Andrea.....the reality of today makes me wish I was born into a different era sometimes. Hugs

Debbie Duncan June 21, 2013 at 1:42 AM yup, these things are true. thank you for reading my Massacre,, it does seem like it could go on and on ;} My dad and his broth and sister all had red hair. Their dad had red hair ;}

Harry Horsman June 18, 2013 at 4:26 PM what an amazing poem this is, should go all the way to the white house, Andrea...

Colleen Bono June 15, 2013 at 8:45 PM its ok my poem didnt place.I know in my own heart i did a good job and it felt good to say it.It took me about 10 minutes to write.thank you.Love Colleen

Lucilla Carrillo June 15, 2013 at 5:27 PM Hi Andrea; This is so true and I agree with you. Nothing is like it use to be. Thanks for sharing...... Lucilla

Jack Horne June 15, 2013 at 11:42 AM yes, such truth here, Andrea. Have I said 'congrats on your wins' yet?

Daver Austin June 14, 2013 at 9:31 AM I screwed up an left my back door unlocked the other day. I was actually surprised no one had broken in. Love, daver

Richard D Seal June 13, 2013 at 6:47 PM All very neatly put together Petal. The world is constantly changing. The young adapt and before long, this is all they will remember. Good luck in the contest. Take care, Richard

Kash Poet June 13, 2013 at 6:58 AM These are all so true!A great poem.Enjoyed a lot.

Eileen Manassian June 11, 2013 at 4:21 PM Wow, Andrea...what an awesome write about such a horrific topic! You captured it all so very well...Sad...Tom and Jerry was about as brutal as it could get and now? Blood and gore and we wonder why kids act out in violent ways! Sorry I haven't been around to comment much...been busy and down...not a great combo! Hope all is well!

Monterey Sirak June 11, 2013 at 6:31 AM Wonderfully written, and so true. The progress we have made as a society isn't all good, especially when you think of the things we discarded along the way. And thank you so much for your comments on When A Dreamer Sighs

Painted Hunter June 11, 2013 at 6:14 AM Oh, and about what Cyndi was saying about TV shows...not many wholesome shows out there anymore. There are a few, though. My daughters favorite show is Duck Dynasty...just a bunch of country boys being goofy...so its pretty funny.

Painted Hunter June 11, 2013 at 6:10 AM So true. And things changed so quickly. Im 31, and things are so very different than they were when I was a kid, and that wasn't too awful long ago! So sad. That last line really hits hard. Im favin this.

Robert Johnson June 10, 2013 at 3:06 PM Ding dong, you rang the bell. This world just seems to be going to hell. But in the hearts and souls of each. The truth lives on for all to preach. Robert Johnson June 10, 2013 at 3:08 PM I finished Cold comfort, check out nobody died if you like.

Debbie Duncan June 10, 2013 at 1:43 PM good message you have here and true ;}

Sara Kendrick June 10, 2013 at 12:50 PM Got these right..Enjoyed reading your creative work..The Bible has been removed from school and the world gets worse and worse..Thanks for the drop by my work..Sara

Charmaine Chircop June 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM This poem has an outstanding message Andrea..Yes we are now introduced to violence in much more ways..Im scared for our children s future.Even grown ups get bullied everyday but at least they might defend themselves but a child is so innocent.Its so worrying to think.Re Jerry springer show.Do you think they re fake or real?I always wonder..Some seem to be out of this world.Awesome Andrea

Len Gasun June 10, 2013 at 9:25 AM This is another amazing write of you my dear friend, Andrea. It's so sad to see the worse things happening now adays even the kids at school. Thank you so much for sharing & for everything. Good night and take care always! love lots & big hugs, Leonora

Bl Devnath June 10, 2013 at 8:30 AM The last line is the essence, loved the poem. Always, bl

Heather Ober June 10, 2013 at 8:03 AM Oh, boy, is this ever powerful. The first and last verses are particularly fitting, given the many recent tragedies in the U.S. (my neighbour!) As always, you handle a very difficult topic with such a deft hand.

Cyndi Macmillan June 10, 2013 at 6:59 AM Like what you did with this! Zap! Oddly enough, I was just talking to my hubby last night that I hope in a few years there is some kind of family show on TV, not that I want to have the TV on all the time. But sometimes, after a long day, curling up beside my girl & watching something we can BOTH enjoy would be nice. I fondly recall Little House on the Prairie, Sunday nights with Disney.. even Bionic Woman was mostly clean. NOW? I would even have to MUTE COMMERCIALS! Hope this soars to the top Cyndi Macmillan June 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM :) PS I put up a shortie newsletter (;-) and mentioned YOU in it..lol) Life is ubber busy, at the mo. We will be moving in August, I'm trying to prepare girl for JK in Sept. Fall will be hard, but more time. I'll MISS HER!

Timothy Hicks June 10, 2013 at 1:00 AM Brutal honesty here, Andrea! I admire the way you tell it straight. I hate to admit this (even though I HATE the show), whenever I'm flipping through the channels and Jerry Springer's on, the public humiliation is downright hypnotic... you know what I mean? Maybe it's just human nature... TV wasn't used abusively back then, that's what I think. I believe this will do great in the competition!

Honestly J.T. June 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM Nicely done

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