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Jumbo Rambo Net Babysitters
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Jumbo Rambo Net Babysitters |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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Jumbo Rambo Net Babysitters One step closer to the end I can't help the mood I'm in. Someone's calling from the air They can hear the piper's there Payin the price feast or famine Ships of dreams with cargo damaged. Searchin lies for some freedom Ain't no seein that's believin Givin up time is a joke Dull homefires left to stoke. Glancing off the midnight sun Binary gropers zeros and ones. Most don't care if they get it right Rooms with windows and no light. Jumbo Rambo kids hooked ridin Cable cars with fiber linings. Got no friends outside the blog Got no vision through the fog. Jumbo Rambo thieving pirates Sail young minds to optic islands Mice run up the clock again Hickory dickory fingered friends Strikin strokes keys o'clock Single kingdom webs on lock Crashin down and who's to lend A single mouse a helping hand. Most don't care if they get it right Rooms with windows and no light. Jumbo Rambo kids hooked ridin Cable cars with fiber linings. Got no friends outside the blog Got no vision through the fog. Jumbo Rambo thieving pirates Sail young minds to optic islands Jumbo Rambo poison tonic the babysitter electronic Kiss'em on the cheek and you'll notice they might lift their eyes a moment. |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Eric-Too true and sad commentary on the way things are today. Makes you think...Really liked this alot. ebm |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Three words... lose the batteries.  There's always a solution but unfortunately, most of today's parents don't know from fresh air and sunshine.  |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
All too true, unfortunately =( My own children never use the internet usnless I`m right next to them, and they have time limits on their pc game playing. (and nintendo.) I truly enjoy your word-play.. very fun to read, Eric!  Best~ Amaryllis |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you EBM Yes, it's sad but it's also a real danger, insidious to a degree. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
True Karilea many of them don't know and that may be the sad of all sads, When they don't know what's going on in the minds of impressionable youngsters. Thanks for the read and the comment. Eric |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
That's good to know Amaryllis. The computer is a wonderful device when used for education and research etc. Unfortunately there are many illintentioned people out there hiding in the cyber space. Thanks for the read and fine comment. Eric |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing, Eric. Parental supervision is absolutely necessary while kids are on the net. Better to be safe than sorry.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
As mentioned kids should be monitered by their parents to ensure that they stay out of trouble in the electronic world. That aside, I like the rhythm of this piece. |
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mikeandrew Member
since 2010-11-18
Posts 198 |
My favorite line from your poem. (Single kingdom webs on lock) |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Prasad Yes, supervision is absolutely a must! I appreciate the read and comment. Eric |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
Lovely write. Too many issues to go into here on a simple feedback reply. However, one can tell the kids not to trust anybody on the Net, not to run up big radiophone bills, etc., and then one might use the television cartoons as babysitters---something which the kids might take several years getting over, if they ever do in this world. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
EXCELLENT writing, ethome. The rhythm drives home the message oh so well. I can see why your band does so well! Enjoyed this very much and want to save it for the library. Thanks for sharing, misce' |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Mice run up the clock again Hickory dickory fingered friends Strikin strokes keys o'clock Single kingdom webs on lock Crashin down and who's to lend A single mouse a helping hand. love the rhythm and the message... whenever I even try to defend the "old ways" of entertaining oneself or learning, even the younger adults that "teach" don't understand what they are missing. And those in charge of all learning just keep depending on the newer technology to supply all needs. Ever watch people walking down a crowded street appearing to talk to themselves or in the stores letting everyone know their private business while shopping... or the handwriting of children/younger adults today/ that is if you can read it at all... and then there are those who bully anonymously~~sighing~~ just me griping~~~ M |
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