Terry Ireland Poet Rhyme

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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Ilene Bauer October 28, 2023 at 12:44 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... Terry Ireland October 29, 2023 at 1:03 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.

Speaks Volumes October 28, 2023 at 9:38 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. Terry Ireland October 29, 2023 at 1:06 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.