Sapphic Nonesense

Beware, social media's worldly platform,
Blameless, guilty wannabes shower esteem,
Heady headlines bathing in common manure.

Knowing one’s neighbour.

Selfie, groupies searching for public reason,
Poetry kindled reframed and lovers bonding,
Gossip transferred digital nonsense bemused.

Silence youth golden.

Sapphic stanza contest
Sponsor William Kekaula
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Goldsmith Avatar
September 30, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Sapphic Nonesense" is a creative write. Love your line "Silence youth golden." Many could learn about Silence at all ages. Have a blessed day...............
Carmack Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 5:50 PM
Sad to see the great modern age of self and to feel the judgement that is coming. Good to read this one again and congrats.
Dietrich Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 3:47 PM
back with my congrats. This one is SO FINE
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 3:29 PM
Harry, fake news vs. faker news, reminds me of my country-style childhood of chugging buckets from our wellsprings vs village kids water from taps. I'd share my living off the land, hunting and fishing exploits were no different than the village kids drunk sleeping on the bench outside the candy store. Our news had some accounts of measurable interest, albeit, is that they're true. Nowadays, we lose ourselves in the moreness of a story than the trueness of it. My compliments, Aloha!
Lamoureux Avatar
November 23, 2019 at 9:12 AM
I find Facebook to be an interesting study of humanity. Peoples attempt to put their best worst foot forward. The things they think are important often have little to no value. If you follow for long enough, you can witness some people growing and their priorities changing. Usually the amount of selfies go down as this change occurs.
Neumann Avatar
July 8, 2019 at 11:55 AM
Sappho on a Greek island. I hope she left her i-phone at home with the Gods ...
Romios Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 5:29 AM
Bravo, bravo Harry! I do think the world would be better off with no news. Can't they just once publish any good news or progress? NO. And people believe these talking heads? Not me! Panagiota.
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 1:56 PM
oh wow, Love your message in this one. How did I ever miss this? Thanks for stopping by my poem today, harry.
Ball Avatar
March 10, 2019 at 10:08 AM
I agree. Never have been one for the network community. Nice job.\ God Bless, JB
Loving Iii Avatar
March 2, 2019 at 1:00 AM
It hasn't taken the place of poetry. I'm just getting my poetry legs back.
Andresen Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 3:27 AM
- We all need to realize that social networking communities are here to stay, considering the millions of users that they have ... some love it ... others hate it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Proxenos Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 10:22 AM
Hi Harry, the world is in a mess - your poem is both clever and enjoyable and absolutely true Best for a win - great write Harry! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Michael Avatar
February 12, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Social media...an opportunity...a disgrace...all there packed in one package...Nice one
Barden Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 10:25 AM
Great Sapphic Stanza, Harry, and all the other elements that I love in toothy poetry - this will rate highly, I'm sure! I took my first stab at it, but after 60 hits I still have not one single comment, so no false hopes with me, lol. Excellent work - blessings and best wishes, my friend! :-)
Devonshire Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 3:48 PM
Awesome, Harry! The mind doesn't tend to think in "sapphic" meter and trying to force it can result in disaster. If I had to listen to sapphic "nonesense" all day, I would be grateful for a moment of golden silence. Great writing, my friend. Hugs, Carolyn
Smith Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Nonesense, to be sure. well done Harry...
Horne Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 10:15 AM
love the message here, Harry - & you've really mastered what I always find a pretty tricky form
Laurie Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 9:36 PM
G'day Harry … we were discussing an issue that relates to your fine message yesterday. How can an unbiased jury be selected now for sickening crimes with all the social media - thank you Harry - Lindsay
Vaso Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 6:57 PM
In this case, silence sure is golden! great write!
Carmack Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 11:36 AM
:)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 8:38 AM
Yes, remove oneself from “the source” The bliss is amazing!
Pandit Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 7:18 AM
Intense words deliver potent messages..well done, Harry.
Cunningham Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 5:36 AM
Your last line is bliss. What happened to a bit of privacy in ones life. Not really interested in other peoples business yet some tell the world everything that's going on in their lives. Tom.
Romios Avatar
June 8, 2019 at 5:55 PM
I go with Tom on this one. But I realize others Feel differently. With platforms shutting down free speech, we enter a dangerous era. Even bein online like here, we expose ourselves. Panagiota
Trifiatis Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 5:09 AM
The voice of wisdom roars! Excellent dear harry!
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