My Identity
Our Identity may be lost to the computer world29 total reviews
Comment from tbacha58
My son's on my speed dial
We talk or we text
I don't really know
When we might see
Each other next
Hello Vance, it is so nice to see you here, with a new style to allow us to know, something about your private life. Yes Vance, the computer and messaging has drawn many couples away from each other, everything has changed today, before yesterday. Its a pity there is no more the meetings for coffee or a drink, or a dinner, every body is unconscious about what is happening to there present time. I really enjoyed reading the other half of you. Bless you, hope you are fine. Love Terry xx
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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My son's on my speed dial
We talk or we text
I don't really know
When we might see
Each other next
Hello Vance, it is so nice to see you here, with a new style to allow us to know, something about your private life. Yes Vance, the computer and messaging has drawn many couples away from each other, everything has changed today, before yesterday. Its a pity there is no more the meetings for coffee or a drink, or a dinner, every body is unconscious about what is happening to there present time. I really enjoyed reading the other half of you. Bless you, hope you are fine. Love Terry xx
Comment Written 26-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Bless you Terry for you very kind thoughts and lovely review. It is so good to see your name up there on the screen...and hopefully one day soon, I can give you the hugs you deserve dear friend! Blessings, Vance
Comment from kiwigirl2821
Hello His Grayness. I have to say who cares? If it takes a keyboard to reach out and touch the life of someone even if you don't know them, or it helps you to connect, then does it matter? A thoughtful write ... xoxo deborah
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Hello His Grayness. I have to say who cares? If it takes a keyboard to reach out and touch the life of someone even if you don't know them, or it helps you to connect, then does it matter? A thoughtful write ... xoxo deborah
Comment Written 24-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2014
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Hi Deborah: so nice always to hear from you and...yeah..who does care really?? At least the motive to "connect" is still there and that is a blessing all in itself! When THAT stops...we're really in trouble as clicks and beeps are still better than dead silence! All the best....Vance
Comment from GracieAnn
Vance, wow, is this ever true. It is sad that we don't treasure face time and the personal handwritten touch. It is a different world that feels like it is vacuuming touch and empathy into a technological black hole. Well done and moving, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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Vance, wow, is this ever true. It is sad that we don't treasure face time and the personal handwritten touch. It is a different world that feels like it is vacuuming touch and empathy into a technological black hole. Well done and moving, my friend. :0 GracieAnn
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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Thank you GracieAnn for your very kind and meaningful review! It is much appreciated! Blessings! Vance
Comment from kanimozhi T
It's a very nice poem that registers a broad social issue. I agree with each of your words.But, the title and the descriptive statements can be more attractive. Would you mind, if i give my choice:
Title: Where am I?
Description:self conflict in the computer era
This is an example only. Thanks for the thought provoking poem.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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It's a very nice poem that registers a broad social issue. I agree with each of your words.But, the title and the descriptive statements can be more attractive. Would you mind, if i give my choice:
Title: Where am I?
Description:self conflict in the computer era
This is an example only. Thanks for the thought provoking poem.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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Dear kanimozhi T: thanks for your review and recommendations! I'm always open to any suggestions to improve my work. Please come visit again soon. All the best, Vance
Comment from LIJ Red
It's been many years since the gospel writer lamented that instead of neighbors, he had telephones, and instead of a
porch of chairs he had a five ton central unit...no reason for the trend to stop...
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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It's been many years since the gospel writer lamented that instead of neighbors, he had telephones, and instead of a
porch of chairs he had a five ton central unit...no reason for the trend to stop...
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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Dear LIJ Red: thanks so much for your kind review and perspective on the world of change. As a founder of one of the first computer companies, I'm not looking for blame but just remarking on the truth of John Nasbit's famous book MEGATRENDS Where he defined the coming trend of High Tech High Touch. It'here now for sure. All the best...Vance
Comment from Dutchie
A well written poem His Grayness and I can relate to.
The computer brought us good things, but more bad things I think. I have contact again with an old childhoodfriend. I had not seen her for fifty years... The bad things are the connexions with our close family. You never know when we see them again. Mostly we see them whe nwe have something to celebrate and the hugs are send by email and cell phones...
A well penned write,that gives food for thoughts. Fia
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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A well written poem His Grayness and I can relate to.
The computer brought us good things, but more bad things I think. I have contact again with an old childhoodfriend. I had not seen her for fifty years... The bad things are the connexions with our close family. You never know when we see them again. Mostly we see them whe nwe have something to celebrate and the hugs are send by email and cell phones...
A well penned write,that gives food for thoughts. Fia
Comment Written 23-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014
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Thanks Fia: I appreciate your intelligent comments and like you say: some things have both good and bad components and as an early founder of a computer company, I have no shame for the good has helped many but technology is indeed now inhibiting the high touch we used to enjoy! Blessings: Vance
Comment from Pullmanspb
I have to split my reaction into 2 parts:
The content is very timely and very important. The impact of computers on inter-personal relations actually frightens me and I wish there were more anger and fear in your words.
With the caveat that I don't write rhyming poems, you seemed to have worked hard to get a rhyming scheme and, occasionally, it felt a wee bit forced.
Overall, very nice.
Steven
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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I have to split my reaction into 2 parts:
The content is very timely and very important. The impact of computers on inter-personal relations actually frightens me and I wish there were more anger and fear in your words.
With the caveat that I don't write rhyming poems, you seemed to have worked hard to get a rhyming scheme and, occasionally, it felt a wee bit forced.
Overall, very nice.
Steven
Comment Written 22-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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Thanks so much for your review..it is much appreciated! HisGrayness
Comment from rjpurdy
A powerful poetic truth. Technology has done nothing for relationships. Even in our own homes we have to call from room to room to account for each others where abouts. Sad commentary indeed. Your poem flows well with good cadence and rhythm. rj
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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A powerful poetic truth. Technology has done nothing for relationships. Even in our own homes we have to call from room to room to account for each others where abouts. Sad commentary indeed. Your poem flows well with good cadence and rhythm. rj
Comment Written 22-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is much appreciated and I'm also glad to meet you and hope to see you again soon! His Grayness
Comment from Judd7
Yes, I've noticed this in my own life. But then I was never very good with face to face. Even here in deep Mexico cell phones are ubiquitous (except for me). I doesn't feel right, something is wrong. Thanks for the read....Poet Q
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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Yes, I've noticed this in my own life. But then I was never very good with face to face. Even here in deep Mexico cell phones are ubiquitous (except for me). I doesn't feel right, something is wrong. Thanks for the read....Poet Q
Comment Written 22-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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Hi Judd7: thanks very much for your thoughtful review, it is much appreciated! All the best: Vance
Comment from acerisestory
You are right, His Grayness. Technology is overtaking human interaction. I have two sons, so your third stanza has much meaning. The best way to talk to them is through texting! The suggestion made by my sons, even though they have land lines, is to text or call their mobile phones if I really want to talk to them! :)
Nice rhyming. Your words have a good flow, and you've used alliteration to promote that flow. I like the alliteration you've used with "High tech and high touch."
Thanks for sharing this poem with a thoughtful message. Alana
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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You are right, His Grayness. Technology is overtaking human interaction. I have two sons, so your third stanza has much meaning. The best way to talk to them is through texting! The suggestion made by my sons, even though they have land lines, is to text or call their mobile phones if I really want to talk to them! :)
Nice rhyming. Your words have a good flow, and you've used alliteration to promote that flow. I like the alliteration you've used with "High tech and high touch."
Thanks for sharing this poem with a thoughtful message. Alana
Comment Written 22-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014
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Dear acerisestory: glad to meet you and thanks so much for your excellent review. I hope to see you again soon! His Grayness: Vance
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Very nice to meet you, too, Vance! You are welcome, and I look forward to reading your poetry in the future. alana
