Cyberspace fantasies came with a cost
Many thanks to Penny Evans of Buxton, Derbyshire for her topical and inspiring poem. We are sure everyone will be able to relate to Penny’s message. A keen poet, Penny has been crafting verse for many years now and has been published in a variety of formats. Penny is also a trained singer, having performed professionally in the past. She often appears at charity events where she kindly shares her talents. We really appreciate Penny’s decision to share ‘The World of the Net’.
THE WORLD OF THE NET
by Penny Evans
Once on a time in the World of the Net
Places were formed where certain folk met
Respectable banter
Where minds merged with minds
Close Encounters of the Intelligent Kind!
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No one was more important than the other
Everyone was treated like a sister or brother
‘Celebrity’ status and ‘fan’ did not matter
This refuge was a place of safety and chatter
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For a few years at least
Till reality replaced
This very intimate ‘human’ space
Jealousy then reared its ugly head
What had been full of laughter
Was now pronounced dead!
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Cyberspace fantasies came with a cost
People drifted away
And friendships were lost
Words can be so powerful
Manipulative as well
Not so very hard to fall under their spell
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Time passed
Then big business took over the land
Only power and greed made this universe expand
A network was formed leaving small rooms forlorn
And sadly the World of the Net was reborn!
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The writing on the Wall was deciphered all wrong
When Myspace, then Facebook and Twitter came along
Then social media ran over roughshod
Acting like some kind of over-crazed God!
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Every flesh and blood human had freedom to speak
The World was their oyster
Which made some people weak
Allowing their innermost demons to rise
Words became weapons
Truth became lies
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Security and Privacy seemed to be no more
Since all had the power to open that door!
Insecurities and egos now emerged as one
And the World of the Net
Became a time ticking bomb!
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Obsessions ran riot
Innocents got hurt
Which made some of us realise
We should be more alert!
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We must share social media to spread joy and peace
Calm down the fears and let love be released!
To always keep honesty and truth up your sleeve Otherwise…
What the Hell is left to believe?
Penny Evans, Buxton, Derbyshire
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