My Friends

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. 

Author's Note

Another silly thought

Reviews

[SyberRose]

Well the cafe is all Im involved with...Im not into Facebook and twitter...I hardly use the telephone haa....

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks for reading!

[Robin]

I'm with you on this one Rita. Communication of today has totally changed the concept of the heart to heart talk. People can hide many things and never have to face you. Great thought in your poem.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Robin! Appreciate your review!

[Robert James Parfett]

I am not a big fan of social networks. They have there place, but nothing beats a good face to face chat! Very clever and current!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks! :)

[Pax]

it's not silly, it's very witty... and its true internet friends is three dimensional...well expressed!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Pax

[Damien Thibodeaux]

Not a silly thought at all. Well written poem about how we carry on our relationships with others electronically, while longing for flesh and blood. I have wished many times just to have that chance to sit down, face to face and one on one with my electronic friends, over a cup of coffee (or glass of whisky) and just talk.

[Rita L. Sev]

Or a glass of Merlot... So true, as wonderful as these connections are, there's nothing like seeing a friend's smile. Thanks, Damien!

[Damien Thibodeaux]

Yeah, I almost said Merlot too, but then changed my mind and wanted whisky instead, lol.

[Harrisen Viator]

I like this poem, because honestly that's how it's getting to be for people nowadays. And what's worst about it, is that this is getting to a point where some people are unable to speak to others face-to-face, because they are so used to talking through social media. People are losing the ability to read and use nonverbal communication, which is the most important part of communication.

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely - I teach middle school, and over the years I have seen a difference in the way students interact, even with each other. You are so right about the importance of non-verbal communication! Thanks for your review.

[Marie]

Well, it's the way of the world...

[Rita L. Sev]

True - and I do use Facebook and email, but there is still nothing like flesh and blood friendship. I worry that my students' generation will lose this.

[Samuel Dickens]

Amen. It's not so silly; not in my opinion, at least. It's great to make friends on the internet, but meeting them in person is necessary before you really know them.

[Rita L. Sev]

Agreed. Thanks, Samuel!

[Monster ^.^]

Very playful! I smile along the lines! and the last line, I couldn't agree more. Friends are definitely better in 3D! hahaha!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you! Most of my pieces could be described that way - playful. Glad you enjoyed!

[Monster ^.^]

Really?! Glad you write them that way!

[The Nude Writer]

Very true statements my dear :)
Technology has made us so lazy. It is just so much easier to talk online.
See.. I can write you and 7 other people while eating dinner at the same time =P

[Rita L. Sev]

True, technology has made communication easier, and broadened our circles (as you and I are proof). Just so different than it was when I was young... ;)