Mark Toney Poet Lyric

Notes About The Poem

6/3/2026

An Internet troll is “someone who tries to disrupt natural online interactions. Researchers from Cornell University suggest that trolls are often ordinary people and that trolling is a situational, rather than an intrinsic characteristic.”—“How Trolls Are Born” 
https://powerof0.org/how-trolls-are-born/ 

Poem was originally posted on All Poetry in January 2025. 

Lyrics by Mark Toney. Music generated using Suno.com.

Graphic Image used with permission from Canva Pro

 

Listen to poem:

Mr Positivo

Peaceful poets    on the Web  
     he trolls
Looking for prey    and you pray
he stays away

Mr Positivo—oh no!
Mr Positivo

He exudes    gnarly-cissistic flair
It’s no surprise    that this guy’s
ego’s king-size

Mr Positivo—controls
Mr Positivo

At first    he exerts    positive vibes
You say “thanks”    then joy he tanks
by insidious pranks

Mr Positivo—throws shade
Mr Positivo

Many love    and adore    this guy
He has them fooled    his influence fueled
by charisma bejeweled

Mr Positivo—oh no!
Mr Positivo
Mr Positivo—controls
Mr Positivo
Mr Positivo—throws shade
Mr Positivo
Mr Positivo—stay away!
Mr Positivo

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Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 10:11 PM Omg I just heard the song. It is even cooler put to music. Brilliant!!! A fave Mark Toney June 20, 2026 at 11:12 PM Andrea, you just made my day!

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM How did I ever miss this one. It's SO clever. Great sarcasm (I think that's the word for it?) Mark Toney June 20, 2026 at 11:11 PM I’m so glad you liked it, Andrea.

Gary Radice June 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM Your lyrics really come alive with the superb generated music Mark. Well done! Cheers - Gary Mark Toney June 12, 2026 at 7:58 AM Thank you so much, Gary.

Jan Allison June 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM excellent ink - lets hope Mr Positivo doesnt rear his head again - seen too many trolls and bullies on the site, this phrase sure speaks volumes "Many love and adore this guy He has them fooled his influence fueled by charisma bejeweled". a HUGE fave for me:-) hugs Jan xx Mark Toney June 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM Thanks for the HUGE fave, Jan. :-)

Tania Kitchin June 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM Mark, so well said. Unfortunately, the trolls and plagiarists ruin the soup for others. Love the song too. Mark Toney June 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM Thus the need for vigilance. Thank you for you kind words, Tania.

Tom Cunningham June 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM Lol love this Mark, trolls are a menace on the Internet, even on here you'll occasionally come across one. Love the song. Tom Mark Toney June 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM Trolls are a menace and oh so unnecessary. Thank you for your encouraging comments, Tom.

Lin Lane June 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM I'm saying sing it again, Mark! If it keeps the likes of that one away from his need for recognition, I think we should all sing it out loud! Mr. Positivo flings negativity once he thinks he's been ensconced. I don't often Fave poems, but this one gets the click!!! Mark Toney June 7, 2026 at 10:26 AM Thank you for brightening my day with the Fav, Lin. I appreciate the encouragement.

Alison A Smith June 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM Well penned. Loved the song it really told the story. Mark Toney June 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM Thank you, Alison. I’m glad you liked it.

JC Brul June 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM Fantastic composition. Listened to the song and it made me dance.Love the beats!! Thank you for sharing ^____^JCB Mark Toney June 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for making my day!