Notes About The Poem

Words Can Come Back To Haunt You

Words on the internet leave a permanent footprint… so watch your step!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Daniel Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 9:03 AM
After all, our literal words will be judged one day ...
Allison Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 7:11 PM
we need to think before we press the send button Jo:-) hugs jan xx
Daniel Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Very true..
Allison Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 7:11 PM
it is Jo and people don't seem to realise if they post something on the internet there is a way can be retrieved if necessary.:-( hugs Jan xx
Sefunmi Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Hmm, golden truth.
Allison Avatar
October 2, 2016 at 6:16 PM
It is Modupe:-) hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 7:48 PM
Words of wisdom indeed!
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Thanks Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 5:50 PM
Hi Jan, I agree with your wise words:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx
Murray Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 5:18 PM
Sound advice Jan. I used to say to my girls "What does Mummy hate most in all the world?" The answer was lies. As long as the truth is out there, I'm happy enough.
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 5:20 PM
Me too Jean I hate being lied to - you gave your children very wise advice :-) hugs Jan xx
Lawless Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 4:35 PM
"wipe your feet before you come in the house"...been telling my "computer literate" children and grandchildren this since birth.
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 4:42 PM
Wise words indeed John:-):-) hugs Jan xx
Yvonne Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 2:36 PM
I was going to make a comment but after reading your monoku...never mind. A great line! A Fav!
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 2:38 PM
lol thanks as ever for your support Armand:-) hugs Jan xx
La France Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 1:35 PM
So true Jan , nothing is ever truly deleted ~
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 1:38 PM
You've got it in one Constance - there is always a trace of it even if it cannot be seen :-( hugs Jan xx
Rycroft Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 10:36 AM
And very kind I may say, I've learnt from my mistakes x
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 11:55 AM
my mum has a saying - a man who never made a mistake never made anything!:-) hugs jan xx
Rycroft Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 10:35 AM
Very true x I'm hoping I can stay true x
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Me too Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx
Smith Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 7:33 AM
There is always a way of finding something on the internet. Even if it is deleted.
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 9:51 AM
You are tight Tim. I think people think if they delete something that's the end of it .. but a record of it is there forever. Hugs Jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 6:50 AM
Very true! Since it is true let me declare: I... love you Jan!
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 6:54 AM
Aww Demetrios that is the type of comment I will treasure:-) I know you write many monoku poems and am delighted that you approve of this one:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 6:49 AM
- That's why I have not F.B. .... be careful ! - Well written, Jan - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
October 1, 2016 at 6:53 AM
I don't do 2fb Anne Lise either Anne Lise as I have heard of such bullying that people have committed suicide over it - one of my early poems was about cyber bullying. I've see nasty poems posted and removed but what people tend to forget is it will remain on the web even if it's not still 'visible' :-( hugs Jan xx
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace