I saw the minds of my generation...
Afraid to go camping because of lack of cell service. Eyes widening, wondering how they were going to spend their time. Forgetting about Pictionary, camp fires, s'mores, and night swimming. Trading it for Facebook and not realizing that the people sitting in front of you are the ones that matter.
Who sit in class and disrespect their teacher and everyone around them. Talking to each other, phones going off in the middle of class, cheating on tests, and cheating through life.
Those who come into the pharmacy where I work. Getting all their prescriptions for free through medicaid as I stare at their tattooed arms holding up their smart phone. Taking their free prescriptions for granted. Meanwhile the next person in line has to spend $200 on a prescription to help her son with the flu because her insurance doesn't cover that drug.
Who cut in front of you on the road, not realizing how rude and dangerous it is. In a hurry to be on their way, yet drive so slow you want to scream.
I saw the minds of my generation become swarmed with reality TV. Choosing Jersey Shore and Toddlers and Tiaras over news stations or popular movies.
Who choose shopping over family at Thanksgiving. Standing in line at 7 pm on Thursday instead of saying Grace at a table full of good food and surrounded by the people you love. Forcing those who work at these stores to be away from their families as well.
Who no longer appreciate the little things in life.
I hate Toddlers and Tiaras! its a terrible show. I agree that it is pretty messed up that people who get aid to get medicine because they cant afford it but then you see them with fancy phones and nice cars. It wouldnt upset me so much if they really appreciated it but sometimes they dont. They think people owe them something. It is a crazy world we live in.
ReplyDeleteto a point I agree but this poem is awful harsh on people your age
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of good things this generation does, but I took this poem to be more of a venting type.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to the insurance thoughts. It took me 10 years to get insurance benefits from LCSC. Prior to that, all medications were out of pocket. The same is true of doctor visits and even ER visits.
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