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Electronic Parents

Sad it is what I see today,
very seldom are there children at play.
living in an electronic home,
a place where parents leaves their children alone.

What once was laughter silence took its place,
with children like drones with a blankness upon their face.
No words do they speak and posture is no more,
hiding behind closed doors.

Electronic parents that cares not what they see,
brain washed to violence and sex for today we feel theirs no need.
Keep them busy and out of your hair,

when was the last time you were truly aware.

From the stagnant life loneliness sets in,
they know not what its like with others to join in.
If it doesn't come in a box they are lost indeed,
yet few can see what I see.

Would you take your child and lock them away,
Would you say not a word to them along the way.
Would you know so little of them they become strangers in time,
Look about you and see today this is your children's life.

At four as they enter Kinder-garden was the day it all began,
you shuffle them off to strangers just as they are beginning  stand.
After work tell me now what is it that you do,
I know for I have seen today's family so abused.

When was the last time the family sat and talked,
when was the last time you heard your child's laughter and took a walk.
Its no surprise how our children act today,
for they have been taught the electronic way.

Uncensored uncaring of their teachings of today,
as long as they are quiet and out of your way.
Tell me since you are the parent who's fault is it when they fall,

don't you think its about time for a reality call.

Author notes

Today the children think not on theirown they have some electonic noisat all times going on . Silent to the world about them leaving their soul stale and lost and in time comes to a head at a great cost .For children needs interaction with ones who loves them each day . Time away from the electronics to let their mus play .Imagination how to invent things and see how the universe works through animals and bugs and how the breeze feels through your shirt. None of the true ways of life can be found ia box touch love nature
this can never be felt so where are your childrens minds today when taught from birth in sucha an artificial way.

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  • birdlove
    June 19, 2008

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    Hmmm - this is pretty true. Parents just assume plopping their kids in front of the TV or a computer would be the equivalent of a babysitter, and that they would be save. Hell, no. The internet is endless, and we all know that there are porno channels and violent crime shows everywhere you look. As much as I love Law & Order SVU, I would hate to see eight year olds talking about it on the swing set. Good poem; it really got me thinking.


  • daviscth
    June 11, 2008

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    This is sadly too true of our fast paced world we live in today. I'm sure this poem will strike close to home for quite a few people. You did a great job getting this message across. Good luck in the contest....