The Telly is On;
a grandparent's view
The telly is on
what is she watching
When she was yet small
"Weather" was her fave
She'd stand by the set
tell temp and forecast
Weather girl was she
point and read her lines
Now telly is on
but watching she's not
On the floor, Netflix
iPad, head in hands
Though teen she is not
teen channel for her
Growing up sooo fast
old beyond her years
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- Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2019, All Rights Reserved
- I am linked with Sumana Roy, Poets United at http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2019/08/poets-united-midweek-motif-televised.html?m=1
Labels: Grandchildren, Poets United, Stuff to know, Things to know, TV
posted by Jim @ 8/14/2019 03:17:00 PM
8 comments
8 Comments:
This took me back to when i complained to my grandma about the weather, and she scolded me for criticizing what God had sent. In your second stanza, i can see her, being hurried too fast into a world she is not ready for. Sigh. May she stay safe.
Ha ha, I still use my TV to watch Netflix – but I guess many of the youngsters prefer their more portable devices.
How things changed and how very true, Dr Jim. We pity the young generation who were rushed into adulthood wondering what hit them. We were more horrified on the effects on young minds rather than the images shown which were fleeting!
Hank
Never underrate old people ...especially grandmas!
As weather girl she is so very cute. She is keeping pace with modern times now. Sigh. You've captured this beautifully.
I can’t watch the news or weather on anything but the television, but then I suppose it’s what you’re used to.
Shows targeted for children definitely aren't childish. There are some very mature themes creeping into more and more. Let them stay innocent a while longer.
We see the children grow up before us- so quickly. I love how you painted the transition from little girl to mini-adult.
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