Elaine Perrin Poet Rhyme

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Masquerade

Living in a masquerade
Hiding our truths in the shade 
Veiled Behind electronic devices 
The Physical world Minimises

Concealed behind a blue and white light
No melatonin released at night 
Our brains don’t accept it’s time to sleep 
And every day we’re on repeat 

A vicious cycle ceases to stop
When hid behind our phones and lap top 

Wanting to be something we’re not 
Living life through a mobile robot 
Pupils straining , brains rearranging 
Photograph your food , words misconstrued 

We used to wear watches and read paper maps 
Took photos with cameras , had real contact 
We spent Summer days out in the fresh air , riding our bikes with the wind in our hair


Simulation , stimulation lost inside a lie
Isolation, modification , apps that beautify
Lacking essential social skills 
Online Casino gives you thrills 

Book shops closing , hackers disclosing 
Filters , snaps of zombies posing
Selfie sticks and brains decomposing 
Judging ourselves With an air of self loathing 


Expectations of Instant gratification
Vulnerable souls face Victimisation 
Predators and bullies target their prey 
Illicit pictures on display 

Conversations overthrown 
Surrounded by people 
Yet still quite alone 

With one selfish text lives become wrecked 
Took your eyes off the road just for a sec
Sirens arriving , little chance of surviving
All because of your self-absorbed driving


We hold it dearer than humanity 
Ignorant and lost at sea 
We need to find our way back to land 
And release these crutches from our hands

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Damian Keady October 16, 2019 at 4:45 PM You make me smile... your words are magic.. but sometimes also very tragic.. But what I see and feel is your poetry.. because I know it's very real for you.. and it resonates with me to.. Best wishes you.. DAMO x Elaine Perrin October 17, 2019 at 7:08 AM I’m so happy I make you smile Damo :-) , that’s so lovely to hear. Thank you again x

Richard Lamoureux October 11, 2019 at 5:01 PM There are some men in japan, they have life size dolls and treat them like girlfriends. Reminds me of the movie “Her”. Elaine Perrin October 13, 2019 at 8:12 AM I don’t think I’ve seen that movie! I did however see a documentary on this. They said if something didn’t change soon, in about 40 years their population will shrink by a third! Each to their own, I try not to judge but it can’t be healthy to live like that :-) x

John Gondolf September 29, 2019 at 6:59 AM There is so much truth in your words, Elaine. I miss the way things used to be, those “wind in your hair” days, but I fear we’re too far gone to ever return. All the best to you. John Elaine Perrin September 29, 2019 at 11:53 AM Thanks John , yes Unfortunately I think you may be right :-) x

Richard Lamoureux September 26, 2019 at 8:28 AM It’s interesting that we are craving connection and with our devices we are supposed to be more connected. Instead we are more emotionally disconnected than any other time in history. Elaine Perrin September 26, 2019 at 10:22 AM True and unfortunately I can only see this getting worse with time as technology becomes more advanced x

Line Gauthier September 21, 2019 at 8:59 AM You did a great job capturing a snapshot of today's culture. Elaine Perrin September 21, 2019 at 12:46 PM Thank you :-) x

Niyna Desangre September 20, 2019 at 9:16 AM 3Snap Wonderful from title to end... " Simulation , stimulation lost inside a lie Isolation, modification , apps that beautify" _ congrats on feature....***Niyna I also second Gerson Wolf. Clean fun... Riding bikes on windy days.. Elaine Perrin September 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM Thank you so much , so happy you enjoyed it Niyna :-) x

Gershon Wolf September 18, 2019 at 5:33 PM I really like the line 'riding our bikes with the wind in our hair.' … Each generation has its unique challenges, I guess. We certainly had ours. :) gw Elaine Perrin September 19, 2019 at 7:15 AM Thank you Gershon :-) x

Gordon Mcconnell September 17, 2019 at 3:26 PM You bring out some truths of reality in this present age sad to say, Elaine, but liked it for its poetic craft with nice rhyme. Elaine Perrin September 19, 2019 at 7:14 AM Thank you Gordon :-) x

Darlene De Beaulieu September 15, 2019 at 12:18 PM Hello Elaine, it seems that the computer ,cells phones has taken over to communicate with one another face to face. It does not seem right. Have a nice day my friend. x Elaine Perrin September 16, 2019 at 7:34 AM Hello Darlene, thank you for your comment. It’s a sad and scary truth x

Regina Mcintosh September 14, 2019 at 5:20 AM Very well put. You've touched upon some very good points that are worthy of considering, especially the self absorbed driving. God bless you Elaine Perrin September 14, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much for the feed back Regina. I’m glad you enjoyed it x