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No More Pretty Words

Where'd all the pretty words go Phrases in the millions Now all we use are acronyms They're must be about kajillion Sure time is fast approaching We won't have need for words Only speak in capital letters No sentences will be heard Acting like those early cavemen Only gestures some quite crude Hubby wants some lovin' Letters will describe his mood Is this where we're all heading No need for loving gestures Drooling and uttering acronyms And grinning like a cheshire The epitome of intelligent beings Is their ability to utter words Grunts and a few capital letters Is all that's going to be heard! © Jack Ellison 2013

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Wayland Bunch

Date: 2/1/2013 9:07:00 PM

LOL, ikr, ok I guess I'm trying to hard. I blame it on texting. I'm blame texting on chatting, what can I blame chatting on? Anyway so true this poem. Great work, I hope it inspires many and soon.

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/2/2013 5:46:00 AM

"Golly gee"... had to look up "ikr"... duh! Guess I'm just a silly old duffer! LOL

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/26/2013 12:15:00 PM

In our world today we really need these words!! - We must learn to use them - Have a beautiful weekend Jack. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:39:00 PM

Hope you're having a wonderful start to the weekend, my dear Anne Lise... enjoy! Love and hugs, Jack xox

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/26/2013 11:00:00 AM

I don't want to lose my words my friend, I love to speak, to write in words! No, no grunts for me, and surely no capital letters, LOL, what, no I didn't! Oh I guess I'm slowly being integrated into this new world, but I'm keeping my words my friend, I must keep my words! This is a fascinating write my friend! I really loved reading this poem this afternoon! Great Work!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:38:00 PM

Let's form an "anti-ancronym' movement... you can be prez! LOL Cheers!

Carol Eastman

Date: 1/26/2013 10:24:00 AM

I'm becoming up dated... Not only do I know LOL... I've now learned ROFL, too... Me is soooo proud... I'm slowly getting ready for the letter take over... When is this take over due?I've learned one each year... Will I be ready in time? Worries... Worries... Worries... See what you've done to me... LOL... ROLF...

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:36:00 PM

Then there's ROTFLMAO... rolling on the floor laughing my ass off! I believe the take over will be in the year 2035... I will be 100! LOL Sorry to have upset you my dear Carol! xox

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/26/2013 10:02:00 AM

you sure tell it as it is, Jack,,, dread to think 100 years ahead, like your poetry today

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:32:00 PM

Don't think we'll have to worry about that! Thanks Harry!

Deborah Burch

Date: 1/26/2013 9:55:00 AM

LOL!! You're "hitting on all sixes" with this one, Jack! Love it. Big Hugss. Deb

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:32:00 PM

Yee haw! Thank you dear Deb! Thanks for the upbeat reply... love and hugs, Jack xox

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 1/26/2013 9:41:00 AM

UGH!! Good day, Jack!:) "Grunts and a few capital letters", so abstract and illogical. Perhaps there's much emotion generated, but it's likely to get doors slammed in its face. Interesting write! Have a great weekend, Mikki

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:30:00 PM

Have to admit I'm guilty too but I try not too... habit I guess! You have a great weekend too, my dear Mikki... hugs, Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 1/26/2013 9:34:00 AM

Lol, that will be a pretty sight - grunts. Just kidding! We'd become a lazy bunch, doesn't bother to open our mouths. Cute write, Jack. Hope it will not come to that!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/26/2013 1:28:00 PM

Lazy or is it just the fast pace that life has now become? Hugs, Jack xxx