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Scanning The Internet

She hides in her room, scanning the internet, searching all the dating sites for her soulmate. And chatting up cyber friends she's never met; keeps her entertained with so much on her plate. And yet, she's lonely; for love's not on the net, and she's abandoned reality of late. Feeling empty is a gut-wrenching feeling; and this fledgling's broken wings require healing. She tries to numb that hollow feeling with likes; sending out emojis of hearts and kisses. And she smiles as her popularity spikes; the fact she's alone; she all but dismisses. The web has morphed into a surreal friend; that's amiable to copy, paste, and send. But social beings get depressed when alone; and the web's long-term effects remain unknown.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 9/22/2021 9:36:00 AM
Emile, congratulations on your win in my L contest with your beautifully penned poem, excellent writing and sadly so true ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/22/2021 10:21:00 AM
Thanks, Constance, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/21/2021 10:36:00 AM
Amen Emile! While social media can be a life line it can also isolate! I have seen a mother and daughter talk to each other through cell phones at the SAME table. Technology in a way is robbing our kids - all of us - of that integral need for face to face friends. Thank you for sharing this creatively rhymed, well penned verse! Congratulations! Blessings!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/21/2021 10:49:00 AM
Thanks so much, Sam, your comments are dead on my friend, and I appreciate the time you spent to give them, Emile.
Date: 9/15/2021 3:16:00 PM
Good one, Emile. Really interesting rhyme scheme. I need to try it.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/16/2021 7:09:00 AM
Thanks, Milt, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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