Emoticon's Epitaph

I wonder if there is any hope for the human race, when messages are sent with such half-hearted grace. It's not enough to say you're happy, you have to paint a picture too. "The sun is proudly shining, the sky is a joyous blue." *insert smilie here* Well I sure do appreciate you making it crystal clear! I would say what's on my mind, but you see I have an appointment with Captain Obvious. Indeed I'd say words most unkind, but instead why not this? >:( Greater than, colon, parenthesis. I would cleverly jest with a laugh and a tease though sad to say I just heard the bell. You will have to settle for a weak LOL. But like any other explosive fad the Era of the Emoticon is sure to pass. And when that day comes I will gladly write it's epitaph: With colon and parenthesis, I do declare I'm in a much better place with the Man Upstairs. :)