Total Control

Digital identification
We are puppets of their creation
Such is the twilight zone
Everyone on their phone
Becoming the slaves of each nation.

This poem written by a historic
Thankful to God to have lived
In another generation.
‘Long Live Rock‘n’Roll.’

© Harry J Horsman 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2022 at 2:58 AM
It is amazing how the phones caught on and now we have a generation of young people addicted to its use. If you are going to do something illegal, you better not have a phone, computer or anything that has computer chips that can record what you are doing or where you are, etc. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara
Watt Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 9:43 PM
I love Rock n Roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby! Like you, I am a technosaurus. Loved reading the comments below - apparently we're not alone!
Dietrich Avatar
November 2, 2022 at 10:52 AM
love this , Harry. Rock and roll and forget the toll they put on u today
Baker Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Rock On, my friend! Me too! :-) Bill
Ricci Avatar
October 21, 2022 at 12:37 PM
Exactly hh. You can bet all your entries long live rock and roll referring to the good old days of actual talking and communicating with one another. The digital has its time and place but life was better back when.... Always are you the thinker which is a plus. May this day find you well. Thank you for sharing. Blessings always.
Maverick Avatar
October 21, 2022 at 11:52 AM
Too true mate.' It's quite pathetic the way virtual Hardware is purported to be, as real as reality.' Lol)) is reality real or not.? That will get some (Experts in knots) I'd reckon ya know.'
Anaya Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
I'm just glad to be alive, much more out there to see! microevolution, can't stop it, even rock n roll evolved with technology. Lol, I Love Rock n Roll!
George Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 4:09 AM
Yes, harry, we are fortunate to have lived in another era when life was less stressful and there had been greater and more intimate personal relationships. Now the new generation is addicted to technology and they never experience and enjoy the simplicity and warmth of life. Well observed
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 7:31 PM
Yes, this is a crazy time.
Faulkner Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 4:09 PM
I am glad that I grew up in the age before cell phones and facebook - real life beats 'virtual reality' any day :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 2:43 PM
Oh yes, I agree Harry, missing the olden days! I have a simple flip phone, I'm not very big or knowledgeable on all the technological stuff these days. And yeah, good ole rock n roll :) You bring my mind back to a happier time.
Proxenos Avatar
October 17, 2022 at 9:50 AM
Hi Harry, rock n roll will always still get a party rocking and rolling, just don't forget Elvis the Pelvis must be on the guest list. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 6:28 AM
Harry, what a poetically beautiful way to put it! I could not agree more!! Happy Sunday!
Lawrence Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Hallelujah !! Right on Harry ! I wholeheartedly agree . Rock and Roll will never die ! Hugs, Susan :)
Romios Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Thanks Harry. I wrote a letter to a friend about this same topic. Now, will send him your poem, Sure, we are from another time.! But too many of us insist living on the PC, And in the lying social media sites. Pugh! When do we call, get together anymore. Have breakfast with friends? People should nail cell phones to their heads. It’s pathetic….Pangie
Dietrich Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 10:28 AM
YES YES YES We are from the freedom generation. FAVE
Kannan Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 3:09 AM
True that!!! We can't live without technology and we are becoming slaves... Beautifully expressed through Limerick....
May Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 6:23 PM
We are slaves to technology, What did we do without it?
Rodrigues Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 1:04 PM
The powers have tried for years to peg each person…where they are, what they’re doing, what they like and dislike etc…
Cunningham Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 8:48 AM
I'm with you there Harry, what annoys me is when you're talking to someone and their damn phone goes and they answer and ignore you. I walk off in disgust. Tom
Poet Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 7:22 AM
When I go back to the good old days, Harry, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.! We live in a world that is both materialistic and oppressive, one in which the scourge of electronics holds the dominant position.
Horne Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 6:39 AM
LOL, well said, my friend
Pandit Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 4:55 AM
Feels good to reminisce in memories of good old days. Well said, Harry.
Blown Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 4:25 AM
...digitization means being assigned 'programs'....and putting natures time evolution (of mind and body) to one side ......stan sand
M  Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 4:08 AM
Ditto…in agreeance Harry …..give me rock n roll anytime! Great poem….Debx
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