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fervor thread mud thorns shine suicide
rose crocus birds
crossroads owl night
MlmM's: unforgiven
It is with such
fervor that friendly
discussions are sustained in sequential
threads that one
can enjoy continuity
of facebook and more so in cell phone
communications
Mindful though of the
mud
flung or sharp remarks like thorns
piercing to take the shine
off
such current conveniences
It is also plain suicide
to innocently
post revealing selfies under the false
impression others appreciate one’s
charms as a red rose crocus yellow or
birds of many colors
Youngsters are at the crossroads
It is just unforgiven to think that
It is just unforgiven to think that
all will turn out nice and well not
forgetting it can
turn owlish coupled
with sleepless nights
if such personal
matters get into
the wrong hands
For Brenda's hosting at Sunday Whirl's Wordle #186
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry # 226
and Mindlovemisery's Menagerie #80
For Brenda's hosting at Sunday Whirl's Wordle #186
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry # 226
and Mindlovemisery's Menagerie #80
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A very rightful point brht up here. In these days of information technology nothing is left personal now.
ReplyDeleteI'll never understand the selfies. Seems self-absorbing.
ReplyDeleteThought-provoking.... interesting poem.
ReplyDeleteNice bit of writing, Hank. As for selfies, I read the other day that group selfies are called usies. Made me smile.
ReplyDeleteCommunication is definitely different in this age of cell phones. Selfies really have turned into quite an art form.
ReplyDeleteGood conversations can turn ugly fast on the internet and yeah selfies just seem dumb
ReplyDeleteYes,,, we need to understand the consequences.. all is in the open and anyone can listen.
ReplyDeleteYes there's something to be said for maintaining some secrets
ReplyDeletegood cautionary details but youngsters won't pay heed...sigh...
ReplyDeleteWise words, Hank, a good message in this poem. I am impressed with the look of the smart phone. Unfortunately, I am not smart enough to figure out how to use one. My family has banned me from cell phones, hee hee.
ReplyDeletei think that each kid needs a good training about social media, about the nice things and about the dangers... the internet forgets nothing..ugh...
ReplyDeleteWise pointers, Kaykuala...!! Wonder, where its going to take the kids to...eventually! sigh!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Hank! I believe too many kids do not quite understand about privacy and settings. Besides they often think that having lots of friends is a good sign and end up posting far too much about themselves.
ReplyDeleteWonderful internet commentary in poetry form.
ReplyDeleteIts the young who has the most for need for selfies and constant communication ~ Deceits and lies are part of the conversations, we just have to be aware of that ~
ReplyDeletefacts nicely pointed out for youths today...faced with so much in social networking beyond their control too many times. Beautifully written about realities today.
ReplyDeleteThe mode of conversation has changed greatly and pictures I guess tell their stories. I wonder why kids just can't talk to each other anymore.
ReplyDeletei so agree ... But having so much fun
ReplyDeleteGreat read, thought provoking and excellently written all in one post.
ReplyDeletewell done piece.
ReplyDeletei like the tone/voice as well as the message.
Ha! have just been watching a session of Q&A in which the harmful effects of social media were discussed. You brought the words in cleverly. :)
ReplyDeleteYou make some very good points here people, facebook is not exactly a private forum and things has a way of spreading
ReplyDeleteWell done with those words...impressive :-)
ReplyDeleteZQ
Yep, in wrong hands it can turn in distraction... ~ Nice work with words!
ReplyDeleteI will never post a revealing selfie!
ReplyDeleteHank, isn't it the truth. We are a technology world now. In some ways it is good and in other ways, I find it annoying. Well done.
ReplyDeletePamela
Brilliantly said, Hank.
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