Real lives

Some people don't seem to understand...

When you talk to someone;

In a chat room or by e-mail,

It is not some AI you are talking to, 

It is not only a computer on the other side of the line,

You are talking to real, live, breathing people on the other side. 

People that feel pain, have feelings, dreams... 

You may talk to a child that is dying from cancer or any other disease. 

Some people, are not even people... 

They sound more like broken, cold machines...

Without any real feelings for others. 

If you find yourself under attack by such cruel creatures... 

Ignore them if you can. 

If you can't find solace in those that really understand.

We are not all alike... 

Some people, really do care! 

Not all of us, are wolves in sheep skins... 

But beware, for there are many. 

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