Not Asking for Much

rhyming vent

Not asking for much

just want to read a poem

why won’t that page open?

Starting to b***h and moan!

 

I type in the web address

push the little arrow to go

but nothing is happening

seems my world is in slo-mo!

 

Have cyber gremlins taken over

who is running Writer’s Café?

Some very angry emotions

I’m starting to display!

 

The words are itchy twitchy

they want to be written now

I see Erato in the corner

this behavior she’ll not allow!

 

Do I need to make an offer

to the gods of cyber space?

Is whomever runs the site

in a special hiding place?

 

At the end of my rope here

won’t be able to take much more

if it takes a whole lot longer

nouns and verbs will go to war!

 

But wait what is this now?

Writer’s Café just sent me mail

I’m starting to feel better

bad tidings I’ll exhale.

 

Yes, now my razzle is dazzled

I’ve begun to dance a jig

I back on the Writer’s Café site

my smile is really big!

 

Reviews

[Tom]

Very funny and clever Lydia ! I wonder did the inspiration come to you while you waited to submit a different poem ?

Either way and remaining upbeat, if it weren't for the cyber gremlins I wouldn't have ever been able to laugh at this brilliant take on the flaws of modern technology !!

[Lydia Shutter]

No, actually I was only trying to read other people's poetry at the time, but not being able to access the site was incredibly frustrating. I don't have a lot of hours in the week to devote to the WC so when I am available and it is not, I am impatient. thanks for the great review, Tom. Enjoy the rest of the weekend. lydi**

[Tom]

And you too Lydia !

[Trace]

Laughing my butt off here. Isnt it funny how much we expect from a stupid little contraption that just twenty years ago was something we saw only on startrek. And by God it better hurry up and do my bidding at star warp speed too. Remember dial up conections?. Very cute poem. Nice to see the rhymes from your pen. Trace

[Lydia Shutter]

And I remember when the computer where I worked took up an entire floor of the office....seriously. It had to be kept at 60 degrees and you could walk through the middle of it! Yea, we do expect a lot, no doubt. Thanks, Trace. Always happy to see a review from you. Lydi**

[Ruth]

lol Ohh, yes...loses the address and goodness, I have spent hours waiting for the cafe to return, gotta smile, end of the day, something good came from it, this poem ;) xx

[Lydia Shutter]

Was it a problem today too? I was working, did not notice. Yesterday was frustrating though, that's for sure. Thanks, Poppy. Lydi**

[Ruth]

It was honey, not for as long though xx

[Antoñyo]

Inspired by the last couple of days? It's been hell, and this is so needed.

Thanks for the share.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it has been impossible! Thank you for reading and reviewing. Lydi**

[Neon]

Lol .. nice work again. At the startin' the poem was filled with anger and some kinda sadness but in an end as you got an e-mail that made a smile on yer face ... lol the poem became filled with great smile. Love artistry by ya. Well penned write.

[Lydia Shutter]

thank you so much for your review. it is appreciated. lydi**

[SyberRose]

It is frustrating for sure...maybe one day someone will fix it...Funny illustration lydi...ha...Rose

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Rose. Glad you liked it. Lydi**

[Sanober]

Oh no.....so Writer's Cafe has been a victim of those nasty gremlins too? i can imagine how exasperating it must have been! But thank goodness its over. As always, your way of venting is a work of art in itself. so witty and delightful to read. Lovely, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yup, it was down for a few hours yesterday and you KNOW I just have to rhyme when I vent...you have been reading me long enough to know that! :) Thank you very much, Sanober. It seems all poetry sites are inhabited by gremlins!

[Coyote Poetry]

Sometime I feel the same. Writer cafe is locked away from my computer. I have to wander to other places. I like your thoughts and the positive ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Coyote. Lydi**

[Sarah Lynn]

Its funny because this site move really slow for me as well ! lol and it just makes me so angry sometimes! So i can totally relate . Really fun poem though! Good job! (:

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Sarah. Lydi**

[Horizon K.]

Oh geez, the slowness and erracity of WC is enough to drive one crazy! How many times have the comments I poured over on someone's piece gotten dumped for faulty algorithms... And way too many ads. Anyway, very cute piece Lydi, I think we can all agree.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much! Lydi**

[zainul]

Cafe owner might make a new plan
To tease the writers with better fun
Twisting the writers to get angry
Might create mood for new poetry

[Lydia Shutter]

:) thanks for adding to my poem, Zainul! Have a great day. Lydi**

[zainul]

That's really a great honor for me,dear friend.:)