Kelly Crenshaw Poet Rhyme

Cyber Real

Has the convenience of technology 
inoculated us from reality?
Do androids dream of electric sheep?
I pray the code my soul to keep?
Does your universe live within 4G
Or megapixel infinity?
Which memory lies within
The one that was
Or the one that's been
Or how much gig how much ram?
Which reality is true?
Cyber me
Or cyber you?
Cyber bully
Cyber crime
Cyber hate 
Cyber time?
Cyber boxer
Or cyber brief?
Who is the real identity thief?
Cyber pleasure
Cyber pain
Hours spent glaring into the screen
Choosing an alternate username.
Status updates and trending tweets
Fill your mind and rob your sleep.
Clever hashtags and Instagram 
Will shape your image and gain more friends.
Is the you you've shaped in cyberspace 
The same you I'd see face to face?
We hide behind our computer screens
And criticize with brutal ease.
Virtual reality
Is buying souls of men you see 
And robbing the ability to dream real dreams.
I want to conquer something real
That I can grab that I can feel.
I want to touch life and hold on tight
I want to unblock true friends
And "like" real sights.
I want conversation face to face
In real world time
In a real world place.

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K. Parker March 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM Deep poem, I love it.

Franci Hoffman March 17, 2023 at 11:50 AM Well said many times over! Bravo!

Albert Price March 17, 2023 at 5:00 AM Hello Kelly, Your poem CYBER REAL is an enjoyment to read. I like the subtle humor.

Pivotal Poetry March 16, 2023 at 8:58 PM Yes food for thought, great poem.

Katharine L. Sparrow March 16, 2023 at 12:36 PM This is excellent! Clever commentary on the reality of our tech world today. Loved the rhythm of this piece. Although it's fairly long, it didn't seem so reading it. Love those last 8 lines. Wonderful!

Tyrone Big Fucin Dic Niqqa March 3, 2021 at 11:39 AM hey if you could tell me how you used satire and where it is in the peom

Modupe Sefunmi February 19, 2016 at 11:20 AM You have said it all. You spoke out my feelings more clearly than I could have done. Beautiful write!

M. L. Kiser February 27, 2015 at 2:30 PM "We hide behind our computer screens And criticize with brutal ease. Virtual reality Is buying souls of men you see And robbing the ability to dream real dreams." You pen the absolute truth, my friend. Well done.

Bill Yates January 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM That carried me from beginning to end in a very interesting way. Nice ride.

M. L. Kiser February 18, 2014 at 9:13 PM Well done!

Richard Lamoureux January 13, 2014 at 1:14 PM Now this is great, loved it from start to finish. You have skills my friend. Sorry we cant converse face to face and we are limited to this space. Once again Bravo and standing ovation. 7 and it would be more if I could. Straight to favorites as well.