Connect

Trudging through the food court

ill-bred, sullen zombies

so many walking billboards 

for Fitch and Abercrombie

we've raised a generation

of texting, tweeting drones

their means of human contact

inanimate iPhones

perhaps some day they might just learn

to make a real connection

not settling for modern day's

bland pseudo-affection

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

love the word choice in this one... unfortunately very true and fitting... ill-bred, zombie, drones... yep, sums it up beautifully... starts at home though.. I have seen families bring their child to psychiatric facility I work at and everyone is on phone, not talking, not looking at each other.. sad... missing that connection as you say... that affection... and the billboards.... can they pull their pants up and cover up.. oh my goodness!! that is not cute or sexy... brilliantly expressed..

[Rita L. Sev]

That lack of connection... no mystery why some are in need of counseling, or more... I worry about this high-tech generation. Thank you, April - I always appreciate your insights!

[Sami Khalil]

"we've raised a generation
of texting, tweeting drones
their means of human contact
inanimate iPhones"

[Daydreamer]

Wonderful message portrayed in your very own style- agree whole heartedly♥

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Manal!

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh yes, the walking billboards. My parents always railed against me wearing that stuff and I am so glad they did. I developed my own weird and wonky style, and rarely concern myself with labels, just with what works. Mindless zombies, ipods in, twittering away, wearing all the latest gear paid for by mom and dad. Yep, and we have only ourselves to blame that some of these people will one day run the country.

[Rita L. Sev]

There's a thought to keep me up at night... My parents were the same way about clothes and following fads. Thanks, KL!

[Rocans]

This behaviour is all around, and it is very sad. More and more our souls are subsumed within cyberspace and electronics while the real world passes us by. I like the message in your poem. I particularly like the last line, for that is exactly what it is.

[Rita L. Sev]

I hope the parents of this generation are teaching them about real love and communication... sometimes, I just don't see it. Thank you, Rocans.

[Damien Thibodeaux]

You see this everywhere you go. I was out to dinner the other night. A couple was in the booth next to me sitting on opposite sides of the table and both were looking at and texting on their phones the entire time, never having a conversation. You are so current and observant in your poetry.

[Rita L. Sev]

I have seen that kind of thing in restaurants too... It makes me sad. Thank you, Damien

[Sami Khalil]

Modern connections with great affections. The are losing sight on important things in life. Excellent...:)...

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly... Thanks, Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).........

[Marie]

I agree with Frieda. Tpday's generation is making contact in ways that weren't possible before.

[Rita L. Sev]

True, and it is amazing. I just hope they remember to seek human contact...

[Ed Hart]

you just go around all day pinning tails (tales?) on donkeys...best to careful (and clear) around you...hee haw, hee haw

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol - yes, I rarely miss... ;) Thanks for stopping by, Ed!

[icelandicblue]

The future is here...a generation of slaves to technology. There are dystopian aspects to all generations I think. They seem lost to me but they are not the lost generation.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Blue - you are right; they are not really lost. It's just the way of progress...