Cellphone Troubles
Poem appropriate for middle school.22 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, I have to admit that sometimes the classroom seemed like the perfect place to take a nap. My teacher just moved my desk out in the hallway, saying that when I got rested I could come back and join everyone else. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
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Well, I have to admit that sometimes the classroom seemed like the perfect place to take a nap. My teacher just moved my desk out in the hallway, saying that when I got rested I could come back and join everyone else. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
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Wow! What an accomidating teacher. Sure beats getting bopped on the head or chewed out.
Beth
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
It had the cadence of "The Raven." Was that on purpose? I thought it was cleverly done. It might be more for young adults. I liked it. Have a good week. Karen
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
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It had the cadence of "The Raven." Was that on purpose? I thought it was cleverly done. It might be more for young adults. I liked it. Have a good week. Karen
Comment Written 13-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2024
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I always loved the poem The Raven but actually this was a format made by a writer on this site Phyllis Stewart who died in 2018. After she make it up people started telling her it reminded them of The Raven.
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Isn't it odd what we remember? I still think you are clever :-)
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
It is not surprising these days that kids are tired, they spend far too much time on computers in the evening. This is a fun poem Beth and I enjoyed these humour here about this kids napping in class. Phones should be banned after 6pm each evening for kids to relax ready for sleep, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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It is not surprising these days that kids are tired, they spend far too much time on computers in the evening. This is a fun poem Beth and I enjoyed these humour here about this kids napping in class. Phones should be banned after 6pm each evening for kids to relax ready for sleep, love Dolly x
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you Dolly, I appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from jessizero
This poem for a child had a great message, yet it managed to be entertaining as well. I admire your rhymes, too. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
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This poem for a child had a great message, yet it managed to be entertaining as well. I admire your rhymes, too. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
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Thank you Jessi. Kids would be better off if parents didn't let them have so young and would at least curb thier use.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Oh, so true. Many children in today's world are addicted to their cell phones. I enjoyed reading this contest entry. The rhyming scheme is very good and helps with the smooth flow. Good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
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Oh, so true. Many children in today's world are addicted to their cell phones. I enjoyed reading this contest entry. The rhyming scheme is very good and helps with the smooth flow. Good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2024
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Thank you Barbara. I appreciate the review. Kids are getting cell phone way too early and not being limited in how they use them.
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
I enjoyed this excellent poem, and I can see how a child could as well, especially one old enough to have a phone and go to school. I must admit, it was a real challenge in the classroom as a teacher when the school had a rule against students having them there.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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I enjoyed this excellent poem, and I can see how a child could as well, especially one old enough to have a phone and go to school. I must admit, it was a real challenge in the classroom as a teacher when the school had a rule against students having them there.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you Verna. My grandchildren had them by the second grade which I thought was way too young.
Beth
Comment from Tom Horonzy
Okay. This doesn't butter my toast but others will find it endearing. As for me the words collected are bigger than many children would understand
"So it is written; so it is fine." or whatever it was Pharaoh said
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Okay. This doesn't butter my toast but others will find it endearing. As for me the words collected are bigger than many children would understand
"So it is written; so it is fine." or whatever it was Pharaoh said
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 11-Jul-2024
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Thank you Tom, I understand. I deliberately put in words they don't use regularly, although I know with all the television watching they have been exposed to them. I know from memorizing poems when I was in second grade, there were words I had idea what they meant like `imaculate conception', but I asked and I learned. It a good teaching tool to have some word they don't really know.
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AMEN. i CAN AGREE.
Comment from gansach
This is a good entry for the Poem for a Child competition. Many middle schoolers will relate to this one, I'm sure. Cellphones certainly can be disruptive to one's sleep schedules. Nice presentation, composition, and rhyme. I like that pattern used. Well done!
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
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This is a good entry for the Poem for a Child competition. Many middle schoolers will relate to this one, I'm sure. Cellphones certainly can be disruptive to one's sleep schedules. Nice presentation, composition, and rhyme. I like that pattern used. Well done!
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2024
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Thank you for the review and comments. I'm glad you liked the rhyme pattern.
Beth
Comment from Brett Matthew West
More than young children need to learn this lesson well.
Some people simply can not stay off their phones, not even for one moment.
They are addicted to them, just as much as the air they breathe.
Last line says it all "There are better ways I can communicate."
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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More than young children need to learn this lesson well.
Some people simply can not stay off their phones, not even for one moment.
They are addicted to them, just as much as the air they breathe.
Last line says it all "There are better ways I can communicate."
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you Brett. I appreciate the review and comments.
Beth
Comment from jim vecchio
In my childhood, cell phones were strictly science fiction. The best I could hope for was an extension phone, which I never got. Kids don't realize all the great advantages they have nowadays.
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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In my childhood, cell phones were strictly science fiction. The best I could hope for was an extension phone, which I never got. Kids don't realize all the great advantages they have nowadays.
Comment Written 11-Jul-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2024
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Thank you Jim. In my childhood in my home just a regular old dial phone was science fiction for me. We didn't have one and I actually got nervous when I had use one.
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Yes, and I remember the three-party line when people would pick up and listen to conversations.