Sonnet 82: On Youth Poem by David Wood

A great poem, some of today's youth don't see outside their front doors, too interested in their computer games. But like you said not all are like this.

Very well said..They will lead a mechanical life, which will work like a code of instructions given to computer...A time will come all will speak in codes as no time left even to tell one sentence, too busy. I am not sure whether they will require any language also..just action may do...So is the new generation going to mechanical life. Beautiful poem especially for todays youngsters....Loved reading it. Made me thoughtful too.

This is a question asked by elders all over the world! Far removed from nature and all outdoor enjoyments, they chain themselves to virtual reality! A very realistic write! !

I am a mil other of three adolescent boys... Enough said. I worry about all these things too... But I also marvel at how easily they live in this new electronic world and also how they express themselves in it. The beauty of nature, however, is unparalleled. I myself have struggled with this topic in my own writing as you will also find teens using texts to cry for help from their peers about their loneliness and desperation.... Your poem is well written

I am fearful that our modern youth are settling into a world of meaningless futility-so sad. You told it straight, right to the gut. Will any be able to write a worthy sonnet? -10

the teens in my country are on the cell phone constantly texting and whatever. my granddaughter said : I must have a smart phone so she has one. text text text. ha ha ha a good poem

Never hearing the song of a bird Today's youth immersed in the E-world. Knowledge is available on the web. They must also learn what knowledge to seek. Thank you for another beautiful sonnet.

I really thank you for writing this wonderful poem! Though I don't own an iPhone, I was an addict of computer games and television. One girl changed me from both and the current profession monitors me and helps me to maintain a stable Tech-Usage. An excellent sonnet it is, in addition to that a great advice from a person who has lived in pre and post techie era! .