What did we do before computers…? (poem) by Ed Matlack on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 7, 2011

Computers are like M&M's, they melt your head and not in your hands. Patrick

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2011

your last line I totally have to agree with...Hugsss

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 7, 2011

Interesting - I've often thought that life was better before we were all glued to our computers - people definitely were more active. So I've written a little poem about what we did do - before.

Reviewed by Gene Williamson

Reviewed on February 6, 2011

Ed, glad you've got something to talk to. I've got the
typical love-hate relationship with my computer. -gene.

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on February 6, 2011

Computer? What we have here--is a communication device so powerful it brings down tyrants [ Marshall McLuhan's 'Tribal Villiage.' Most people never compute anything on their computer.

Yes, you gotta get out more and eat Jersey Snow, Shore, Snookie ... whatever.

Ron

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on February 6, 2011

No computers? Must have been before my time Ed.
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Reviewed by Chessly Nesci

Reviewed on February 6, 2011

Computers are the information highway...I just started using one in 2007 to write and can't believe I wasn't on one sooner. They help the soul when one is isolated or sick, keeping them connected with the world. Everyone needs a break though. Get out into society and feel the fresh air. Great write and cute picture! Take care, and God bless! ~Chessly

Reviewed by Tom poesyco.th@gmail.com

Reviewed on February 5, 2011

JOISEY ED ...

WE DIGITIZED ... USED OUR DIGITS TO COUNT ... BASE OF 10 ...

10 FINGERS ... 10 TOES ... 10 + 10 = 20 ...
10 SQUARED = 100 ... 20 SQUARED = 400 ...
THEN, WE GOT SMARTER ... LEARNED TO ADD:
2 EYES + 2 EARS + 1 NOSE + 1 MOUTH = 6 MORE DIGITS ...
PLUS: 2 ARMS + 2 LEGS = 4 MORE COUNTER-PARTS ...
NOW, 30 POSSIBLE DIGITS ...
30 SQUARED = 900 ...
NOW WE'RE REALLY 'COOKIN' WITH GREASE' ...
NEXT, WE DISCOVERED THAT OTHER 'THANG' -
WITH HIS 2 'BUDDIES' ... UP TO 33 NOW ...
THEN, 2 ELBOWS N' 2 KNEES ...
37 TOTAL COUNTING DEVICES ...
PLUS, ANOTHER DEVICE FOUND ..
1 HI-KNEE ... 38 SQUARE IT FOR 1,444 ...
OOH - OOH - 2 ANKLES ADDED = 40 ...
SQUARE THAT TO EQUAL 1,600 ...
THEN, THERE'S 2 WRISTS + 2 SHOULDERS ...
BRINGS US UP TO 44 ...
SQUARED = 1,936 ...
THROW IN - 2 EYEBROWS + 1 BELLY-BUTTON + 2 MAMMARY 'THINGIES' ...
EQUALS 49 - WHEN SQUARED GIVES US - 2,401 SQUARE PARTS!
TO THIS WONDROUS FIGURE, ADD IN 4 'CHEEKS' ... AND VOILA!
53 DIGITIZED NON-DECIMALIZED 'WATCH-A-MA-CALL-ITS ...
WHEN SQUARED, A GRAND TOTAL OF 2,809 POSSIBLE PERMUTATIONS!

WHO NEEDS ANY 'STINKIN' PUTER'?
OR, AN ABACUS, FOR THAT MATTER ...

P.S. DON'T FORGET TO 'COUNT' YOUR BLESSINGS!

"ANY DAY ABOVE GROUND ... IS A GOOD DAY!"

EL GATO ... 'EL NUMERO UNO' ... !!! :) :) :)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on February 5, 2011

It is true that the computer has offered other possibilities for communicating etc. One has to make the right choices of course. Substance to ponder upon, Ed. Thank you. Love and peace,

Regis