Sophisticated Pied Piper

Once, kids’ eyes lit up while outdoors creating manual, playful scenes Stories performed by Puppeteers were great fun for young and old Today, they all seem mesmerized; eyes affixed on video screens With parents juggling hectic hours, warmth is vaporized from abode Trending now is video games; spawns of machines have taken over Hearts and minds made as cold as steel, make you wonder what lies ahead I doubt the creators are satisfied to have found a four leaf clover As in the case of Frankenstein, don't be surprised if they try to raise the dead! Let's face it, we live in a world of greed! Don’t expect a ban on video games After all, they say, each one comes labeled with a “suggested” rating! So, it’s up to parents to guide; make time to preview same As this sophisticated pied piper, for a while, in our homes, will be staying! ~*~ For Yasmin's "Video Games Contest"