Twitterpated

I have to say it is a fact

Most folks are mighty queer

Especially as regards those things

That fill us full of fear

 

I’ve done a thing or two in life

You might regard as tough,

Like childbirth minus any drugs

Admittedly, ‘twas rough.

 

My knees both shook in nursing school

When my first shot I gave,

But even though I dreaded it,

I simply would not cave.

 

I’ve faced a number of sore trials

Throughout my sixty years,

But now I am confronted with

Another of my fears!

 

Technology can be our friend;

Oh yes, I understand.

But trust me – there’s a nasty side.

Which I have seen first-hand.

 

Besides, I’ve never understood

Why folks prefer to “text”

Than hear a much beloved voice.

I really am perplexed!

 

I’ve always liked tradition and

I like the ancient past.

Who needs to run the rat race

As we do, so very fast?

 

I’d rather write upon a page

And use my favorite pen

Than clack upon my keyboard -

Oh yes, I “remember when.”

 

And now we’ve got this thing called “tweet”

That I’ve been asked to do

I really am afraid that bite

Is more than I can chew!

 

My intellect, you will surmise,

Must be of pygmy size

That such a minor thing as this

Produces teary eyes.

 

Yes, “Twitter” fills me with deep fright,

And “Facebook” does as well

I feel as if I’ve fallen in

Communication Hell!

 

What if no one will be my friend?

Will I just tweet in vain?

My Facebook wall might be quite blank

If no friends I obtain.

 

I know I am a dinosaur

Who’s lived quite past her prime

But signing up to do these things

For me is quite a climb.

 

I hope there is an Unseen Hand

Up there to grab my own

And walk with me as I draw near

The Great Techno-Unknown.

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Tom Cormier (website) on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 20:29

Oh Susan this is tremendous!! What a fantastically written poem and one that many, many people will relate to. I too am delving into this same unknown. I suppose it's better to learn with others. There is safety in numbers. You'll do just fine. But, I'll remember this poem for a long long time. I feel compelled to write this comment in rhymes. I don't know why but I managed not to. The poem is to good to tarnish. Great stuff!! I love this one.

Oh Susan this is tremendous!! What a fantastically written poem and one that many, many people will relate to. I too am delving into this same unknown. I suppose it's better to learn with others. There is safety in numbers. You'll do just fine. But, I'll remember this poem for a long long time. I feel compelled to write this comment in rhymes. I don't know why but I managed not to. The poem is to good to tarnish. Great stuff!! I love this one.
Susan Darbro (website) on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 21:04

Whew!

Whew!
Elizabeth Hauser (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 00:01

Gosh, Susan You're fantastic. You are not alone! Tom is right, there is safety in numbers. I'm here for you, and let's talk on the phone - I'm a voice person too. Big hugs from me. - elizabeth.

Gosh, Susan :) You're fantastic. You are not alone! Tom is right, there is safety in numbers. I'm here for you, and let's talk on the phone :) - I'm a voice person too. Big hugs from me. - elizabeth.
Susan Darbro on Thursday, 22 March 2012 01:25

Aw, golly gee, Miss Hauser...(I'm rubbing one foot on top of the other and looking down as I speak.) I will be getting (gulp) in touch with you tomorrow. Thank you for your most kind comments - I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor along with all that tech expertise!

Aw, golly gee, Miss Hauser...(I'm rubbing one foot on top of the other and looking down as I speak.) I will be getting (gulp) in touch with you tomorrow. Thank you for your most kind comments - I'm glad to see you have a sense of humor along with all that tech expertise!
Suzanna Rawlins (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 00:51

TOO FUNNY!!!! Love it! :-) I will have to get into the Twitter thing - I did long ago but then decided I didn't have time. I found twitter to be rather self absorbed... I didn't care to know everyone's every move and didn't think they needed to know mine. Now Facebook - LOVE LOVE it!!

TOO FUNNY!!!! Love it! :-) I will have to get into the Twitter thing - I did long ago but then decided I didn't have time. I found twitter to be rather self absorbed... I didn't care to know everyone's every move and didn't think they needed to know mine. Now Facebook - LOVE LOVE it!!
Susan Darbro on Thursday, 22 March 2012 01:23

Thanks for your encouragement, Suzanna. Ditto.

Thanks for your encouragement, Suzanna. Ditto.
Sandy Jones (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 00:58

I'm with you Susan. I've been on Facebook for many years with personal page, but in the last year I also added a business page. I have dug my heals in and avoided Twitter. Managing a web site, blog, (haven't posted in months) and 2 facebook pages and now 2 Legacy Stories profiles, I run short on time. I've been told over and over as a business owner to tweet.. It feels a pretentious fad to me, and I can't imagine anyone is interested... but I will jump in and give it a go, especially if it can help The Living Legacy Project.

I'm with you Susan. I've been on Facebook for many years with personal page, but in the last year I also added a business page. I have dug my heals in and avoided Twitter. Managing a web site, blog, (haven't posted in months) and 2 facebook pages and now 2 Legacy Stories profiles, I run short on time. I've been told over and over as a business owner to tweet.. It feels a pretentious fad to me, and I can't imagine anyone is interested... but I will jump in and give it a go, especially if it can help The Living Legacy Project.
Susan Darbro on Thursday, 22 March 2012 01:22

Well Sandy, believe me - if I weren't a true believer in the Living Legacy Project, there's no possible way (that's in capital letters, bold font, italicized and underlined)anybody'd be able to get me to do this either! Thanks for understanding.

Well Sandy, believe me - if I weren't a true believer in the Living Legacy Project, there's no possible way (that's in capital letters, bold font, italicized and underlined)anybody'd be able to get me to do this either! Thanks for understanding.
Kathleen Arancio (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 01:05

Great poem, Susan! Thanks for the chuckles and sharing the fears! You definately are not alone.

Great poem, Susan! Thanks for the chuckles and sharing the fears! You definately are not alone.
Susan Darbro (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 01:20

You are always such a dear - always encouraging. Blessings on you, my dear.

You are always such a dear - always encouraging. Blessings on you, my dear.
Golden V. Adams Jr. (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 19:15

Thanks, Susan. You said what I have been thinking extremely well. I haven't even been on Facebook or Twitter for my children and grandchildren. It took the Living Legacy Project to get me to "cave in" and go for it. I have no idea what I am doing except registering.

Thanks, Susan. You said what I have been thinking extremely well. I haven't even been on Facebook or Twitter for my children and grandchildren. It took the Living Legacy Project to get me to "cave in" and go for it. I have no idea what I am doing except registering.
Susan Darbro (website) on Thursday, 22 March 2012 19:22

You and me both, Golden!

You and me both, Golden!