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Reflections of the Past, Visions of the Future

Sparsely lit streets added suspense to stories I listened as a child, dad used to point towards stars making up stories for each one awesome fairies, angels visited me in colorful imagination He taught me one secret -'truth is your ultimate friend' his punchline Mother taught me ways of girl-child household chores, art of sewing such likes to this day these teachings are the good ones that have helped me through I look through the window at grandchild. Alert, sharp and busy - its whole soul buried into mobile phone swiping, scrolling, controlling playing videogames wearing headphones beginning life in illusionary world no time for dad or mom or friends no time for stories or for skies unfamiliar to love, hugs or speech sounds wasted childhood, less hope of future wasted activity, lost hope of good things Can a trampled flower bloom again?

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Valsa George

Date: 4/19/2025 1:03:00 AM

Many from our generation nostalgically look back to the love and guidelines given by our parents. The new generation is obsessed with technology and has no time for any other activity which makes them self centered. There is hardly any hope of a better world. I toon share the same feelings, dear friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/14/2025 9:20:00 AM

WOW!!! What a wonderful/true write. We cannot go back in time, wish we could. The kids today need rules from parents/schools. In school we could Not have a radio or a calculator. So why do these kids get phones in schools??? Kids with no rules and this is what the worlds gets. "Good Luck" Have a great day/week............

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/17/2025 8:21:00 PM

Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. old times were good. Thank you for the good wishes dear friend, happy writing to you too.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/13/2025 12:32:00 PM

Dear Lord God for whom there is 'no barrier' not One..No time no dimension..No thing is you Have not created.' I request your action to awaken curiosity in this 'child of yours' for we Own nothing in truth Father.' I ask your forgivness once again through the blood of Jesus." And thank you for giving me life itself.' Amen.!!

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/13/2025 7:32:00 PM

Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. I agree there is 'no barrier' for Lord, but we as humans are building walls around us, a labyrinth and dying like silkworms. I appreciate your words of faith, asking for forgiveness and humility of 'we own nothing in truth' so well said. Thank you dear friend for these thoughts. Thank you.

John Read

Date: 4/13/2025 10:46:00 AM

Hi thriveni I prefer the old days, before the internet and mobile phones took over, I believe family's were more closer back in the day.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/13/2025 7:30:00 PM

Yes dear poet, me too, there was so much peace two decades ago! many family values are disappearing too. Thank you for your kind visit and pleasant words dear poet, means so much to me. thank you.

Lin Lane

Date: 4/12/2025 9:42:00 AM

I would say, "Yes, if that flower was nourished with enough love to keep it out of harm's way. Nurtured with a gentle guiding hand, perhaps the one offered by a grandmother? A smile and a wave to start? It's not only children whose eyes are blind to everything and everyone around them. Screens are the bane of society these days.

thriveni c mysore
Date: 4/13/2025 7:42:00 AM

Thank you very much for your kind visit dear poet. I am grateful to you for these precious words. Bitter truth is kid is beyond help, they say my ways and views might spoil them. love is a rare gem my friend. Your wise words caught my tear dear poet, thank you. Means so much to me.