It seems quite vain to text full sentences in this digital age.
But I can’t refrain from writing my feelings with entire words.
Yet the answers like “k” or “BTW” are again sent back in reply,
Which for someone with a large vocabulary seems really absurd.
Even though full words would be helpful and understandable,
People use 240 characters or less to say what they need to impart.
But, I believe a strong vocabulary would reduce much confusion,
Especially when texting to people who take everything to heart.
So, let’s return to teaching our children a new word each day,
And then help them to know how to use them to communicate.
Then once again they will have the large vocabularies to use
When their feelings and thoughts they wish to elucidate.
Written for What Do You See #122 from Keep It Alive by Sadje. Three Things Challenge #881 from Pensitivity 101 prompts are vain, refrain, again.
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Help from Heaven 
I liked this as I have been stunned at the lack of care in spelling, writing and vocabulary in young people today. Thanks for including the 3TC.
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Oh so well said Regina. The way people slaughter the language and grammar is atrocious. Thanks for joining in
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I never learned text talk. all my sentences are full as a result. Clever poem well done.
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I absolutely agree. When someone replies to me with a ‘k’ or an ‘hmm’ I choose not to respond.
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Well said. I cannot understand this new digital language either. Reading, and the joy of writing, is possible, only when we use our rich vocabulary.
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