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Can you tell I don't like something, and don't waste my time with it? To much to write and read and do...

You gleamed as you told me bad news

Ever as brilliant, no emotion in you

Then on to pointless gossip spews

About what Paris and Miley may do

 

You spoke of the war, finally, too

You somehow made it seem glorious

That men die for the wealth of a few

Your cool collection yet victorious

 

Glowing still, you taught my child

How to revamp her t-shirt into

Something not as tame and mild

"Cut right so cleavage shows through!"

 

I was always watching , wondering who

Behind your glamour had been delegated

To decide what you will show to

The masses enrapt and captivated

 

Alas, in my house your face is black

Your reign of terror now is through

For cable costs one up the crack

And newpapers still print the news

 

 

 

 

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Reviews

[SPINNING ON that dizzy ..]

Oh - this says it all - was just having a rant at work the other day with a couple other people about the absolute crap that is on tv - man, you summed it up here perfectly! Here's to you! Fake reality, sitcoms that are not any real situation I know of - all fat guys with skinny perfect wive - 3 kids..... immaculate houses they would not be able to afford with the jobs they have..... "entertainment - urgh" My son says.... they should just call it BAD News.... not the news...... You hit the nail on the pointed head!

Kath

[Celtic Cat]

this is so great. You're so right about the tube...and the powers that control it. It's hideous and disgusting....but yet so many remain captive. I only watch now if I'm completely bored or if a good show I like is on...but hardly ever as my man prefers to listen to music, which is much better for your soul. Well...I guess that also depends on the music.

A great piece that airs your frustrations well...and good for you for shutting the blasted thing off!!!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

It is all so true... oh how I have gotten tired of hearing bout some famous tart drunk in public or not wearing panties like they are such surprises when there are things like useless wars where are soldiers are dying because our leader is lining the pockets of his oil buddies... I applaud your convictions!!!

[C.T. Bailey]

Super write and great rhyme...
"You spoke of the war, finally, too

You somehow made it seem glorious

That men die for the wealth of a few

Your cool collection yet victorious"

This is one of the most powerful stanzas I think I've ever read. It is timeless. Great write.
Todd

[Emily Elizabeth]

Omigod.
This is a FANTASTIC POEM!
One of my favorites on here, definitely! God, this poem was so brilliant and I totally agree.
I was not expecting the ending at all! It's powerful, it screams the truth, and it's poignant. The rhyme scheme was engaging and captivating, it was almost like a ditty or a skit. You portrayed everything about television these days just as it really is- cold, uncaring, smug, controlling, manipulating and one-sided.
Thank you so much for sharing! I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to suggest this to a few people on here!

[Summers Under The Old O..]

So creative and so true! I love it. =]

Summer

[Pj]

Wow! This is so powerful! My fav lines are:
"You gleamed as you told me bad news" It reminds me when news anchors talk about a tragedy and then laugh it off and return to a 'light- hearted' story...
Absolutely wonderful! :D

[AK]

Very creative! Loved it. Thank you for posting this.