Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

No Time For You

I Have No Time for You

By Elton Camp

“I’ve so many important things to do
That I’ve no time to spend with you”

“The inane words you say 
Don’t interest me anyway”

“The memories you wish to share
To hear about them, I don’t care”

“My Facebook must be updated
To keep my friends well sated”

“I’ve found a picture to share
I’m so eager to place it there”

“Also text messages to send
To many an online friend”

“Plus, it would be a mistake
My phone calls not to make”

“There’s this great place to go 
To view an excellent video”

“Should have time free
I’ll use it to watch TV”

The selfish child continues to prate
Letting parents see how low they rate

In parents’ eyes, ignores the hurt
To words and actions so curt

The years passed by with speed
The child took but little heed

Finally, from the phone to look away
Ashen face great dismay does betray

Too late learning she does care
Her parents are no longer there

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Sara Kendrick July 17, 2022 at 7:18 AM Good work but this also goes for adults who ignore who is around to those imaginary friends who are online be it phone, computer or TV. You have said it very well in this poem. Sara

Ilene Bauer May 10, 2016 at 4:03 PM an excellent message in your poem, elton! i don't think many young people would heed it, though... Elton Camp May 10, 2016 at 4:52 PM Thanks. There are plenty of children who are no longer young who need to think about this. Sometimes, I am minded of the old song "I'll Be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You." Some of us older ones probably need to consult with an estate attorney. There are many worthy charities.