I haven’t penned a poem for a while, but something inspired me today, and here it is… on TikTok, for you. If you are a Tiktoker, do follow me on there, otherwise, just enjoy my poetic musings!
I’ve found another wormhole Another drain on my time I can’t believe it’s happened So I thought I’d write a rhyme Those kids, they made me do it Said, go on Mum, it’ll be fun So I logged in, started scrolling And slowly I became one One of those Tiktokers Lip synching to silly sounds Trying to match the dance moves On the trending clips I found But, back then in lockdown I kept my privacy Only sharing videos With those I trust, you see. Then life got hectic, so I stopped Deleted my account Until the call for Booktok Grew loud, there was no doubt Time for me to jump back on And do it for my book For a way to get promotion New readers I could hook I started out pretty well A couple of cute videos Followed some other authors and booktokers that I chose Then I started to scroll again FYP calling me Silly sounds and dances But something more, you see I found all sorts of communities Browntok, queertok, cooktok Watching listening learning Snippet clips that really rock I learned how knowledgeable people are But also just how biased I saw how creators responded They didn’t sit there all quiet One video led to another And soon an hour passed Jeez, I could have written words I hold my phone, aghast Tiktok, I do love you so But you’re taking me away From the very reason I’m here TO write, not watch and play! And, an aside, those kids I mentioned before They tell me I’m too old for this Well, that I will ignore I find myself peppering my daily life With the latest trending sounds A little dance here, a soundbite there While my kids try to shut me down Because, although it is a drain A little Tiktok fun And getting some more followers Is grand… will you become one? (Tiktok obsessed) Ritu 2022
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 30, 2022 @ 07:23:01
I watch mine through a secondary application, my links are delicious and extremely satisfying! I invest my time daily with certain peoples music, by best friends and husbands!
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:37:11
Fantastic! Still a time drain for me though!!!
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May 30, 2022 @ 07:38:32
The few highlights of my day!
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 17:14:21
Was so good seeing your name in my blog. I have lost touch over the last 2 years with nearly everyone. It’s nice to reconnect. I enjoyed your work here. The Poem was one of the styles I enjoy reading. Really good to hear from you.
Scott
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 18:02:39
Nice to see you back, Scott!
And thank you. That was my first poem in a while!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 16:18:21
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 14:02:01
This is awesome! I totally get sucked into TikTok also. And then of course, they show you more of that same content that took your interest. I see lots of babies!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 18:37:47
Yes I’ve had babies, teachers, wrapping experts!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 03:57:41
Ritu, I love it, love it, love it. What a play on words.
Now when will I see those fantastic belly dance moves on tiktok? Oh, just remembered, I don’t have an account? A private performance perhaps? Life is still standing at 45😂.
Sweating out my holidays in India. Cancelled my trip to Delhi as Covid seems to have reared its head again.
Stay safe and take care.
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 06:11:48
Ha ha! Glad you enjoyed it, Pranab!
The belly is growing well, think it could dance itself, now, lol!
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 03:16:43
😀😀😀
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 06:12:00
And, stay safe out there!
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 03:19:56
Trying to. It’s funny how Covid tends to rear its head in India after every election and festival. I am in Guwahati, Assam now. Ward election is on April 22. Bihu festival just concluded. There was no restrictions, no mass mandates, no testing. Waiting to see what happens.
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 06:00:37
It’s like the world leaders ate playing games with the lives of their constituents!
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 19:25:13
Unfortunately that’s what it looks like.
A huge part of the blame, specially in some western countries, also lie with those who refuse to be vaccinated.
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 19:33:46
😔😔😔
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 01:36:45
Well done, Ritu!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 06:12:26
Thank you, Jennie!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 13:08:50
You’re welcome, Ritu!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 23:18:53
sounds fun, and I love your rhymes.
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 06:12:42
Glad you enjoyed, Beth!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 20:49:00
I am fully with Annette, Sis! You are rocking TikTok! Keep on, like Kevin (https://kmorrispoet.com/) is doing too. 🙂 xx Michael
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 20:56:09
Thanks, Bro!!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 21:08:09
Thank you for sharing the news, Sis! Dont forget, TikTok could be great! xx Michael
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 20:43:23
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 19:10:45
I shall be checking out Booktok!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 19:13:14
Please do!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:49:38
You Rock Tik Tok! ❤
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 18:00:59
Aw thanks, Sis! 💛
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:38:15
LOL, Sis! Bravo… the written word still makes me happiest of all! ❤
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:45:31
It’s been a while, Sis! 💛💛
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 18:47:43
You did it! I’m so happy to see you flourish your words. ❤
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 19:13:33
Slow and steady!!! 💛💛
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:06:45
Brilliant Sis you just amaze me 💜
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:08:40
Aw thank you, Sis 💛
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 17:53:27
🤗🤗🤗🤗
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 16:23:43
Bit of fun! I have to admit I enjoy tiktok! Lol
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 16:30:16
It is fun, until I realise how long I was watching videos, lol!
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 14:51:41
Yes or fixing them when they go wrong! Lol
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Apr 19, 2022 @ 18:38:03
No edit!!!!
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Apr 20, 2022 @ 14:12:43
Yes that’s annoying!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 15:55:19
Cute!!
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Apr 18, 2022 @ 15:55:42
Thanks, Darlene! Been a while since I rhymed!
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