Tuesday
Nov062012
Not That I Text (November Poem-A-Day: Day 5)
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 7:33AM 
Write a text message poem. Compose a poem in several short sections inspired by the compression of text messages. The poem might have one speaker or many speakers.
Not That I Text
Not that I text
but if I did
I’d use whole words
spelled in English
not jibberish
Not that I understand
the symbols so cryptic
as if a language so vague
was real to begin with
Sure it’s a language
all it’s own
but one I prefer
not to hone
Perhaps it’s because
I went to school
before most teens today
even entered the world
Or maybe it’s due
to the fact of attention
to details of spelling,
grammar, and intention.
Reader Comments (2)
Love this! And I love your point of view. I'm a texter myself, but I use proper spelling and grammar, none of this brb, lol, g2g stuff that passes for conversation nowadays. Short answers, one or two words, but properly spelled and used.
Oh technology. It can be so advancing and yet so hindering.
Visiting from #NovPAD, great job!!!
Cynthia, thank you for stopping by and commenting! This was a tough prompt. One I almost didn't do.
I agree about the advancing/hindering part, but am amazed at how different the future is for my children. ;)