A Blessing Or a Curse

Facebook I wonder if you are a blessing or a curse?
People Sharing their pictures and videos of their best and worst.

Clever sayings, obscenities, prays and vulgarity.
Show up on your pages with some form of regularity.

You will find people you have seen or haven’t seen for years.
 Laughing one minute and then shedding a river of tears.

Selfies of woman showing what God has given them to cherish
Proudly displaying themselves when they should be embarrassed.

Religion and Politics is a good way to stir the emotional pot.
Both thinking their right when you know for sure they’re not.

You can share your likes, dislikes and give a comment or two
 But be careful not to be too honest or you might just be removed.

Games of every kind you will find here for your pleasures delight
Sending requests to people even when they don’t want your invite.

Facebook is a place people display their everyday life with others
Making statements that could hurt or showing love for your mother.

 Facebook is not the one I should blame for what it shows on its feed
It’s just an empty space to fill with life’s true nature for others to read.

So before you post your thoughts and feelings in this open space
Ask yourself would this be something I would be willing to share face to face?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 11/2/2014 5:22:00 AM
So true.. wonderfully written, I love your poem
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Date: 10/27/2014 2:08:00 AM
Excellent write Erin! You hit the nail right on the head. :) I liked your poem s lot, and you write a lot of truth. Yes, you do. I think personally that Facebook is both...a blessing and a curse as you titled so well your poem here... Love and light! Xxxx D.
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 10/29/2014 6:31:00 PM
Thank you so much. This was written with my 15 yr old granddaughter in mind.
Date: 10/26/2014 6:13:00 PM
A very authentic piece of fine art my friend. Love the inspiration it portrays. Facebook is our place and the reflections are well penned. Bravo. Congratulations on being featured here this week. Please read mine as I am also featured. Many thx!
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 10/29/2014 6:32:00 PM
Thank you I am glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to reading yours as well.
Date: 2/23/2014 10:07:00 AM
Erin I want to share this song with you its on YouTube called washed in the blood of the lamb by Leon Wilson I am shore it will bless you I agree the internet can be yoused for good or bad.
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Erin Soares-Anselmi
Date: 2/24/2014 10:01:00 PM
I tried to look it up and couldn't find it. I will try again. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem
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