Fancy That

( a spontaneous write)

when we converse
about verse and so many
other matters
on life and tattered
relationships
nattering away as though
we have known each other
forever
it never crosses my mind
we won’t ever sit in the
same room together
well it didn’t until today
when a tidal wave of dismay
swept over me
and for a moment
i was swimming in sea
afloat but the boat had sunk
whoever would have thunk
it

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

What we lose is touch, not only physical but aural and visual. Those things ghat make us human. We may as well be conversing with a machine, a machine, a machine, a machine….

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, there are machines here but thankfully not many yet. I appreciate you Winston.

Chris

[Lorry]

We'd need extra security, but would probably not be required for the trolls at least. They are all hiding behind their keyboards and talking something that rhymes with Forse hhit and thinking themselves so superior.
But we'd all know the truth if they did turn up, with their computer screen tans and lack of eye contact.
It should be members only and a cover charge by credit card would scare them off anyway, in case we find out they aren't what they said they are, but if invited I'd go for sure.
I do wonder though if all the wordsmiths would do at all these events and sit in awkward silence until the booze kicked in. 😊
By the end of the night, you wouldn't be able to shut us all up though, just like a great Christmas get together 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Now there’s a thought. What about a Christmas party online lol. I can always be sure to get a wacky review from you Lorry. Hope all is good and you aren’t snowed in.

Chris

[Lorry]

Or, as a Scotsman... What about a hogmonay party, where we all see in the bells together and by one AM, we'd all know what everyone thought of each other! 😊

[Ayvid N]

Dear Chris,
We'll never be in the same room and we don't need to be. Friendships know no borders and online friendships can be very special. With the passage of time, online friendships have become quite significant for me. I often wonder, if online friends would like each other as much if they met in person or that if some friendships are better being online (virtual) and others, real. Its a very interesting subject you brought up in a memorable way.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Divya for your interesting share. You are so right online friendships can be special. No need to be in the same room. With the passing of time, friendships can build. Hope you are well dear Divya.

Chris

[Ayvid N]

I'm fine, dear Chris and busy with offline commitments. I'm so happy to see you today.
Have a wonderful day.

[Chris Shaw]

You too my friend. Have a great day. Keep busy, but make sure you are kind to yourself too 🌺 Your book should arrive soon. (On the 7th) I am excited to receive it.

[FGFRANKLIN]

So fun, Chris. I'm not very well versed in verse which might be adverse when we converse but perhaps our thoughts might traverse the literary universe. So I'll confess the obverse and say we should just use telepathy. ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha Fabian. Thanks for the rhyming response. That was fun too. I appreciate you. All the best.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Yes, omline friends for certain. We sit in sepearate rooms at seperate times but on the same page.
Words that come on the spur of the moment are welcome. To send them off into the ether expecting naught in return takes faith.

Well donr Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted for your encouraging review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Starbaby]

It is funny, isn't it, how online friends can quickly worm their way into your everyday life and feel such a part of it, just as real as those friends IRL. Sometimes even more so, for I reckon many of us say a whole lot more here than they would dare express in their day to day. It does feel like a real place sometimes, even when you are "new" and you walk through the door, and not sure of the reception you will find, if you are in the right place, or if everyone is casting quick glances your way and making you feel self conscious . LOL. Excellent write, and I know the feeling of which you speak.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you could understand and I thank you for your review Starbaby. All the best.

Chris

[Matthew Kult]

Fancy that. Elegantly written in the cafe why sipping coffee or tea. Eating a biscuit. Nobody wants to meet me. I scare people

With love,

Matthew

[Chris Shaw]

You don’t scare me. Thanks Matthew for stopping by. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

I know all those feelings with friends I know on here but could not explain it as well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ken. Pleased you stopped by. All the best.

Chris