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Foe the 'Light Hearted About Kids' Poetry Contest of Miranda Hawley

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Where's the Respect for Your Elders?

A long time ago when our first grandson was young -
I think around the age five or six -
there was a phone call we made to him
to say hello and talk with him for kicks.

We'd tried to make it short because of his attention span.
He’s a kid who later became a not-too chatty young man!

I felt surprised and a bit insulted
(was talking to our grandson such a bore?)
when he said very soon and matter-of-factly:
“What am I still talking to you guys for?”
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Beaufort Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Andrea, at least he was honest. You have a keen sense of humor and seriousness in this one. A hard to achieve combination in poetry. A great story really. Smiles!!
Dietrich Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
thanks, this particular grandson is on the specrum for autism. The poor thing is 22 today and seems to be a "lost soul", so gloomy and with no direction in life. I used to write little poems about him when he was a tiny kid. After he got vaccinated at age 3, he changed a lot. Started stuttering and lost the pleasant personality he had before that age.
George Avatar
March 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
It's sad. The younger generation is losing respect for the elders. For grandparents, grandkids are always a pleasure and they even go to the very extreme to make them happy. But the response from them is disheartening. So, better not expect much from them. All we can do is to show them that we respect others, be they young or old. Enjoyed this slice from your life.
Empress Avatar
March 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Awwn yes sometimes i dont blame the children, but who they interact with, where they pick somethings up from! Its sad what the world has become! I never would talk back to my parents especially my dad , and my grandma too , but maybe it is where i come from, we are taught to be respectful and to be kind to elders. Pleasure visiting you today! Best wishes
Singh Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A poignant reminder of the value of respect and connection across generations seen in the poem and it advocates a more mindful approach to relationships with elders.A poem of the time and inspiring.
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Put him on Art Linkletter.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
You never know what your going to get but we can give with all that we are!
Theraven Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Andrea, Remember my parents saying "Kids these days.". I guess it's all relative. BTW, thanks for the reminder, need to tell them just how much they mean to me. -Richard
Maverick Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Maybe he is more at peace with himself than Others would be Andrea.? Thanks for looking In on the poem about that low.! Low down mad Dysfunctional andrews ( look him up ) he got so Power drunk 2021 he ordered injection squads To go door to door to ensure all were jabbed.! The icing on his cake was soldiers were to accompany them and shoot anyone who (would Not comply) the milatary refused to do it so i suppose he missed out there.!
Maverick Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Maybe he is more at peace with himself than Others would be Andrea.? Thanks for looking In on the poem about that low.! Low down mad Dysfunctional andrews ( look him up ) he got so Power drunk 2021 he ordered injection squads To go door to door to ensure all were jabbed.! The icing on his cake was soldiers were to accompany them and shoot anyone who (would Not comply) the milatary refused to do it so i suppose he missed out there.!
Read Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
One thing about children they do speak their minds, I was going to wish you good luck in the contest, but then again, looking at the leaderboard, I don't think you need It Andrea lol.
Dietrich Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I never look at that leaderboard. Last I heard, I was dropping down on it!
Flood Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Ha ha… out of the mouths of babes and children. Can’t believe I’ve drawn a blank on a line or two for this contest, but best of luck with yours. Terry
Dietrich Avatar
March 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
I was lucky to remember this one funny incident with out grandson. Today he is 21 and still living at home. It's really hard to have a conversation with him even now. We think he is a little bit on the autism spectrum. however, he is going to school for welding, and yes, he only wants a job where he does not have to interact with people. haha
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