Francine Roberts Poet Rhyme

Mom, In the Electronic Age

She's ninety-one, she doesn't get
electronic things and such.
She can mess up any device
with just a look or touch.

Yes, things change as years go by
but Mom's not one of those.
We steer her clear of newish things.
That's just the way it goes.

We gave up trying to log her on
to the computer at my house.
A battle of wills, it did ensue
between Mom and the computer mouse.

It was a war she could not win.
Frustration was the name of the day.
The cell phone was our next attempt,
which also failed in a very big way.

Remote control buttons are covered up.
Only the bare minimum can be seen
because when she starts pushing them all
her language becomes obscene.

So, its a basic T.V. and phone for her.
She really doesn't care too much.
She's ninety-one and doesn't get
electronic things and such.



03/10/2016

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Jan Allison November 10, 2016 at 6:12 PM Its exactly the same with my mum Francine:-) really can relate to every line:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2016 at 3:46 PM YES< Francine, this is very much like my own mother. You can hardly blame them. that late in life? I can barely learn all the stuff I need to know at this school, let alone all the stuff about smart phones that I can barely operate. WELL DONE.

Kim Merryman October 4, 2016 at 1:08 PM My dad was like that. He despised computers and refused to even try to use one. He only carried a cell phone because his wife insisted. Great write, Francine! Love, Kim

Grant Norwood October 3, 2016 at 11:59 PM At least she tried! Sweet, a nice warm read.

Cheryl Hoffman October 3, 2016 at 9:05 PM Made me smile and think of my almost 80 year old Mom Francine!:)