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Pistolero

In his mind he’s a pistolero Six guns slung before Tongue ever ready For the verbal quick draw. He’s an Internet Cowboy Found his true place Where he says what he likes But never face to face. One of the many so brave Hiding there in Cyberland Stabs you in the back while Publicly shaking your hand. Those anonymous heroes Seeking internet fame Hiding behind an assumed Cyberland nickname. How sad the cyber world Has granted free speech To this modern breed Of contemptible leech. In his mind he’s a pistolero Ever there in the rush To fire not from the hip But safely from an ambush

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Date: 10/28/2023 12:44:00 PM
brilliantly written, terry! this can describe so many despicable people out there and it's such a shame what they can get away with...
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Terry Ireland
Date: 10/29/2023 1:03:00 AM
4 years ago Sue and myself were subjected to an intense hate campaign on Fb. I made the mistake of dealing with it privately on Messenger as I knew the person had issues. It's still effecting our lives today. I should have faced him openly. Thanks ilene.
Date: 10/28/2023 9:38:00 AM
And nearly always too scared to say a peep in real life. Anonymity is their bullet proof vest and their weapon of choice are words never dared be said in a public place face to face. Again a poignant topic, my friend. Your talent is without end.
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Terry Ireland
Date: 10/29/2023 1:06:00 AM
The nutter who attacked us did it openly but everybody said he had issues and had to be pandered to. Sadly I did instead of tackling him openly. 4years later it is still raisin g trouble. last time i show consideration in such circs. You are too kind Wen.

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