No Solace in Cyberspace

 

No Solace in Cyberspace

 

 

 

 

 

virtually promising

love in further dimension

emails swearing deliberate devotion

a forever endeavor

 

and when the love shuts down

all of the feelings close

the sign off

causes a broken heart

tears over the keys

 

virtually

the heart

and verse

are virused.   

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

11/8/22

Reviews

[Laz K.]

the problem is, as always, not the technology. it only allows us to manifest our own, often base, nature.
undeniably, cyber space is a breeding ground of narcissism, but people will go to any length to find...love/romance/or whatever we call it...a connection...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i see an awful lot of narcissism on the internet...
people have to promote themselves to feel good...
sad.
thank you, Laz.
j.

[AYVID N]

emails swearing deliberate devotion

These words describe virtual love perfectly. There is something profoundly deficient in virtual love and I have never truly believed in it. I think the real can never replace the virtual when it comes to love.

A beautiful poem, dear friend.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, profoundly deficient...
where did the face to face contact go?
Thank you, DIVYA,
j.

[AYVID N]

Absolutely my thoughts!

You're welcome. Have a wonderful day, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Cyberspace love is full of dangers dear J. So much fakery about. You just can't be sure. Keep the heart free from....

Enjoyed the read. Have a good Sunday my friend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, so much fakery...thank you, Chris,
j.

[Marina]

Cyberspace love is certainly an interesting topic for a poem! I guess it is possible if the people involved are genuine in their intentions and have the means to make a go of it. It's a small world after all. That being said, there are so many perverts, scammers and weirdo's online nowadays that the risk is very high that a virused heart will be the final outcome. Such an original idea, Jacob, and well written as always.❤

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for your kind review, Marina,
j.

[andrew mitchell]

Cyberspace love has room for predators, traps, hacks and disappointments. Not that I have used these sites but an impression one would get because societies values are not of integrity, respect and honour these days. If it’s too good to be true it probably is!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, too good to be true, andrew,
thank you for your words,
j.

[Lathen Griffiths]

I love the double rhymes in this Jacob, wonderful stuff…

Lathe

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Lathe,
j.

[Scott Kris]

Indeed!
The virtual world becomes blended with reality far too easily.
And, is it any less real or just another sense to add to our human experience?

I find people are more honest online than in real life. And no less viral are those who contaminated our attempt to integrate into society.

Enjoyed as always Jacob.

Scott

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I appreciae your insights, Scott,
j.

[Elaine]

I initially found myself thinking of the 90's movie "You've Got Mail" with Tom Hanks. Romance budding via shared messages.
I enjoyed your imagery and words here J - thank you for sharing your creative poetry!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah, I loved that dog, Brinkley...
thank you, Elaine,
j.

[John the Baptist]

I can possibly see how it is possible to have cyber romance. I mean, if you are a poet and know the right words, you might be able to set a heart aflutter. Cyber sex is another matter. Deletion would be akin to castration.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ouch, that would hurt, virtually.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Will rebooting help the system sir Jacob as with computers. I virtually like this. May you click on the keys of survival and tab down to another life.
Awesome...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you, Sami,
appreciate your comments,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome 😊 sir Jacob.