Caren Krutsinger Poet Rhyme

Not His Fault He Is No Thoreau

None of this stuff is electronic the child said.
Shaking a seashell upside down next to his head.
His mother is astounded that he does not understand the outside.
Yet she has taken no time to show him how to enjoy ocean’s tide.

She has not shown him trees or pointed out the beauty of the sky.
It is not his fault that he is no Thoreau, this poor little guy.
You see she is busy with her cell phone, and her computer too.
She does not see the tulips, mushrooms, violets, clouds or sky of blue.

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L Milton Hankins January 29, 2022 at 9:12 AM What a shame. She has failed to give her child the greatest gifts of all. Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2022 at 12:03 AM Sadly this is how many children live now.

John Lawless January 29, 2022 at 8:16 AM I often feel like Thoreau in this hand held devices world.....you know....Alone in the Wilderness..... Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2022 at 12:03 AM I want to be alone in the wilderness; I live for the day.

Bill Baker January 29, 2022 at 7:42 AM Sad but true, all too often. As my teacher always told me, "Show don't tell". Although life has taught me, show and tell, seems to work better for me. Like writing my poetry. :-) Thanks for sharing, Caren Have a great day! Bill Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2022 at 12:04 AM You are welcome Bill. Today is a painting day - I plan to paint all day because they are pulling out my water heater and replacing it, and I have to keep the dogs corralled.

Karen Croft January 29, 2022 at 2:21 AM a lot of people are like this unfortunately! Caren Krutsinger January 30, 2022 at 12:04 AM So sad but true Karen. It makes my heart hurt.