My Friends

My Friends

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
"

How did I get so popular?

"

On Facebook and on Google

I have so many friends

On Pintrest, Linked in,

Tumblr and Vox; the list just never ends

 

I love to talk to all my buds;

Well, text or PM or Tweet

I relish the chat rooms and forums

Where a group of us can meet

 

And yet I wish quite wistfully

Though it’s to no avail

For real encounters, face to face,

No IMs, blogs or emails.

 

Yes, I surely realize

This approach is too conventional;

Still, I really liked it when

My friends were three dimensional. 

© 2013 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
Another silly thought

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well maybe 3D monitors are in the making*)*)*)
I will supply the super fun glasses
very cute
thank you for sharing

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Holly! :) Good to see you!
Bravo,
I deeply agree with the sentiment of this piece. Most excellently written as well. The idea that, I can nether hear nor touch, or even really see the expressions of my friends is hard sum into a true friendship. I also think there is a needed anonymity that allows more idealistic free speech. So I stand firmly with this piece and agree, while sifting the thought that for general purposes these interactions have a necessary place. Love this write Rita, very snazzy yet direct and powerful.
Sincerely
Christopher
100/100

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Chris. Yes, I think in today's wold there is room for, and even a need for, all kinds of.. read more
wonderful write, and i have the same leanings at times, however the preponderance of facades and masks limits me to who i might trust in real "three dimensional" life. do we even know who the hell we are talking with most of the time, online? it begs the question....what does friendship really mean? excellent and fun write, dear Rita!

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

You took this to a deeper place than most, Quinn - I wonder how we know who anyone is, online or off.. read more
quinfinn

11 Years Ago

guess maybe my recent experiences with online "friendships" still has me a bit pensive and recalcitr.. read more
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I love this piece. People aren't meant to be social through a screen, even if that's the most convenient and popular way to do it. (As I say from a keyboard.)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Yes, the irony here is palpable! :) Thanks, John!
This is even coming from one of the younger generation: most of us feel the same. :) Technology always seems to cause almost as many problems as it solves. I greatly enjoyed this piece. It started off rather...cutesy, almost, and then seemed to grow more powerful and three dimensional as you went on. Not sure if that was the intended effect, but it was a nice touch nonetheless.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Than you so much! That is good to year from the younger generation. I appreciate the critique, too -.. read more
Very creative :) I also wish my friends were three dimensional

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thank you, Bri!
Great write it is really true :) thanks for sharing this beautiful piece.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Marc!
This is cool! You're so friendly, Rita. I think you're a loving teacher, too. :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

What a nice thing to say! Thank you, dhaye!
I thought that was cute and, yes, I can't wait until we get together like "old school"


Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Thanks, Antoinette!
its such a "small world" until you realize it actually isn't at all.

Pinterest?
Linkedin?

Posted 11 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

11 Years Ago

Profound, Chris. Yes, I have friends who use Pintrest and Linked in - I actually never heard of Vox .. read more
Chris

11 Years Ago

I have friends in Oz that tease me about my living their past life - daily. I always ask them how t.. read more

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