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Who Is My Neighbour


In this technological age
We don't trust easily
We take our own sweet time to guage
Our neighbors icily

But if we get a friend request
On Facebook, Instagram
We accept it without protest
What a pretensive sham! 

Gone are the days when we would help
A fellow in distress
Now we click pictures while he yelps
In pain and dire duress

Where has our humanity gone? 
Our sense of friendly trust? 
Who will help us if we're withdrawn? 
Values, we must adjust. 


20th February 2023


(A little too late for "Acquaintance and neighborhood" contest)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 2/20/2023 9:01:00 PM
Much has changed. Some is for the good but a lot has become worse. Good one.
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Date: 2/20/2023 12:19:00 PM
A powerful write/ending. There are still some good people out there. Have a fun day...........
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Date: 2/20/2023 7:08:00 AM
Jo, you are really good at articulating your opinions. Your poetry serves as an excellent reminder of how we need to behave toward our fellow beings.
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Date: 2/20/2023 6:20:00 AM
You convey your thoughts very well Jo. Personlly, I don't do social media. It seems I too have trust issues. Good luck dear.
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Date: 2/20/2023 12:28:00 AM
Unfortunately, we think about ourselves more. Pity. Great poem.
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Date: 2/19/2023 10:52:00 PM
A good poem. Well done.
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Date: 2/19/2023 9:44:00 PM
I loved this, however is sad I have become suspicious of friend requests, your poem is a good reminder how we should act to our fellow humans :)
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