Ethyl's Poetry: Observations of a Facebook Addict

It's early morning and coffee's a'brewing
When I open facebook to see what everyone's doing.
There's a lot going on, that's plain to see
And a lot of new news for someone like me.

What's this I see, she's just heading out
To visit her grand kids, what's that all about.
And this one just moved, a new chapter begins
She busy sorting out life's odds and ends.

And here is another who seems to be ready
For her new arrival, just hold it steady.
Oh me, oh my, we're waiting for baby
And we're all hoping she'll come today maybe.

Oh look, what's that I see
A little one walking, as proud as can be.
Can you tell she's just learned and is still quite new
At this wonderful thing she just learned to do.

And here on this page is a little boy and a girl
Who's waiting for Grammie to brighten their world.
Because she's so special and they love her a hunk
And especially the toys she has packed in her trunk.

And here on this page are two who are stewing
And swearing and shouting at what their players are doing.
Because football's their game and here they are at it
Each filling their roles as football fanatics.

Oh, so sorry, a note of sadness is here
Someone is losing a loved one that's dear.
And we all send our heartfelt condolences now
And words of comfort the best we know how.

Here's an old friend from many years past
A dear old friendship, the kind that will last.
So very good to hear from you, dear
And to know though you're far, you're really quite near.

This one is sick and so is her spouse
And they're both stuck at home and alone in the house.
Some hot chicken soup and a good book will do.
And maybe tomorrow they'll feel good as new.

Oh, look, what have we there
A pretty young girl with a head full of hair.
Oh wait, we say with a grin
As eight inches disappears from off of the end.

What's that you say, you've just returned
From seeing so many new places you've yearned
To see all your life. And now it is true
You finally have done what you wanted to do.

You're on vacation, you say, and you're bored
So cooking and eating will be you're reward.
Or building a snowman or playing with Rover
Until work calls you back and your free time is over. 

This one is playing Wii with her son
and he's kicking her rear, oh my, what fun
And another is planning to shop till she drops
And then we all hope she eventually stops.

And here is a home schooling mom
Who's tired of the house and is hoping to come
Out to the greenline and ride her new bike
Wanting the cold weather to go take a hike.

This one sends love and best wishes to all
And this one is chipper and this one's a brawl.
This one is good and this one's a mess
And this one has something new to confess.
This one is spiritual, a new verse every day
...To strengthen and encourage and help on the way.
This one is serious and this one is funny,
And this one is gloomy and this one is sunny.
Oh, what an assortment there is to be had
But all of them dear and none of them bad.
Thanks so much and I'd now like to say
How very much I look forward each day.
To reading and peeping and afterwards knowing
What it is that keeping your worlds a'going.. 

And now in conclusion may I say
To all my good friends, 'have a nice day'

Carol: Wow,  you certainly have a way with words!

I wish I was as good at poetry as you,
But I'm sure no poet, and we all know that's true.
But you, my friend, are certainly quite the poet,
...And now, thanks to Facebook, all your friends know it! :-)

(Can't believe I actually came up with that; it is one of my FEW attempts at poetry.) :-)

 

Thanks, Carol..
I once had the notion to be a great poet
But that I am not, and now all my friends know it.
I think what you refer to is my fractured verse
Poetic license you see at it's worse.
...But you will see with my rhyme that it in time mellows
And my feet show my talent, for they are Longfellows. Hahaha.

Rebecca: This was great Aunt Faye! Made me smile :) (as usual)

Ivy Shea:  LOVE it!!


Jan:  You have epitomized almost everyone on fb! So observant Missy!