Tuesday, June 24, 2008

A Sad, Desperate Poem

Mylanta no doubt has its virtues
Paris Hilton has daily new quirks
But don't tell me that when all that I want
is an email program that works.

I don't need to check on the weather
or be reminded the Blazers are jerks.
All that I ask is to write to my sis
and I just want an email that works.

I don't need a flashing red button
promising Vegas and all of its perks.
Just hand me the basics of send and receive
in an old-fashioned program that works.

I don't need a link to Verizon
or an ad at the bottom that lurks.
Just leave me alone and don't make me change
from an outdated Juno that works.


Quote of the Day:
"The sins of crocheting ugly afghans."
--Emily, when I asked what I should talk about at the luncheon at the Mennonite Home on Thursday

5 comments:

  1. Dorcas, I know that you're sad *
    But after all it's not that bad *
    To trade in that dinosaur Juno *
    For a sleek new program that's muy bueno.

    I signed up for the qwest DSL locked-in rate last year, and absolutely love it. It adds $30 a month to my phone bill but I get fast, reliable service, and a great email program that actually makes it easy to send people photos and stuff.

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  2. LOL That poetry is so...poetic. I know! Your next book can be a composite of prose and sad desperate poems. A sure best seller! =)

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  3. Love the poem! :-) AND the quote of the day! That is too funny! I have an afghan that is made from the most hideous colors. I love the elderly maker of said blanket, but goodness! Those colors!

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  4. I love your poem. Change, I don't. What do you need all the wizbang for?

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  5. Oh, yes, one other thing about gmail (if you would switch)...if both of you have it, you could also chat with your sister.

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