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A Techno-Nightmare

Grandma sneered at my computer in awe; Contempt did build and it stuck in her craw. Said it was the devil’s work, The new keys drove her berserk. She claimed they had to be against God’s law. “What do these things mean, page up and page down?” So she pressed “escape,” continued to frown All of my work had been lost And I was growing quite cross In my cussing, grandma started to drown “Why did you hit escape?” I had to ask. “Now I must begin anew this tough task.” She responded politely, “I hate this technology And wanted you to "escape" Satan’s grasp!” *For Natalie's "Talkin' Technology" contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 7/25/2011 4:37:00 PM
lol! what a great story! i hate it when i lose something on the computer. in high school, I lost a whole paper and was devastated! congrats on your win :)
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Date: 7/25/2011 10:38:00 AM
I'm assuming Grandma is still with you:) Funny poem. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/25/2011 8:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Natalie's "Talkin' Tech" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/25/2011 3:29:00 AM
hey Carolyn, congrats on your win, David
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Date: 7/24/2011 11:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your write. Well done. Lee
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Date: 7/24/2011 8:15:00 PM
LOL we think slower and slower & technology grows faster and faster! Nice win! Light & Love
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Date: 7/24/2011 5:38:00 PM
My congratulations on the third place win in the contest of natalie, Carolyn
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Date: 7/24/2011 5:14:00 PM
Carolyn-Congrats. on placing 3rd in my contest!!! I just loved this one!!!
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Date: 7/24/2011 8:07:00 AM
So so many people get frustrated with computers. The older generation in particular. I guess it's a growing with your times. Good luck in Natalie's contest Carolyn, have a lovely Sunday :)
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Date: 7/20/2011 4:02:00 PM
Haaaaaaa! I've heard arguments to this degree also. If only people recognized it when they looked in the mirror. Agape, Moses
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Date: 7/19/2011 7:46:00 PM
excellent as usal dear carolyn
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Date: 7/15/2011 5:14:00 AM
A chart topper here Carolyn!Excellent humorous Limericks.Best wishes.
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Date: 7/13/2011 11:44:00 PM
kinda sorta reminds me of my Granny Nana! Technology was the DEVIL! Hope you are doing well CD!
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Date: 7/12/2011 4:24:00 PM
I always try to stay away from that dreadful thought of the net being; you know who's toy ! eeeek ! Anywho, I'd like ta think that it's a gift from Jehovah, 'cause, I met you dear Carolyn ! *smiles* Great write dear poet ! Have a blessed week...much love, james
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Date: 7/12/2011 4:01:00 PM
Love this..Sounds like what my mom said..Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 7/12/2011 4:00:00 PM
Excellent humor..Got a chuckle..Reads like winning material to me..Good luck..Thanks for the kind review of my work..I really could not taste the herbs in the chicken so much..I have a herb garden and I used fresh herbs..I think maybe that I did not use quite enough..The Lemon Thyme adds a great flavor also..Sara
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Date: 7/12/2011 3:46:00 PM
You really seem to wow me with your creativity and impressive style of writing. I believe that good writers have that special unique quality of expressing themselves, absorbing the reader to read on. It is that You inside of you that speaks freely, allowing eyes to visit your rare talent
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Date: 7/12/2011 3:04:00 PM
Oh, Carolyn a wonderful Limerick you have so nicely penned. I enjoyed the read, best to you in the contest~ Caryl
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