Television Poem by chandra thiagarajan

Wonderful is J.L. Baird’s invention
It has made people to have the Television
Of happenings in places distant
With lovely channels different.

One could not have envisaged
TV’ s influence on mankind privileged
There is hardly a house
Which does not a TV house.

To the various needs of the viewers
TV in different regions caters
It provides entertainment beautiful
And make the viewers heart full.

It appeals to the eyes and ears
And serials make one shed tears
Because of the value of good retention
We derive great satisfaction.

The whole world is represented
And within our four walls presented
To various cultures we are exposed
In our drawing room closed.

It bridges a lot of distance
And is of great assistance
In bringing us pretty closer
To our brethren to gloss over.

By some it is considered a social evil
As per addiction TV is a devil
With the serials some are involved much
That even guests are unwelcome as such.

There is lack of proper communication
Among family members due to this temptation
All activities, physical and mental are curbed
And people become couch-potatoes unperturbed.

When children watch TV continuously
Their studies get spoilt naturally
Their eye-sight gets affected
And their brain’s growth is stunted.

That TV is a boon or bane in vision
Depends upon the viewers decision
Everything should be in moderation
Then life would be in elation.