why?

online bullies

how many people have had  their hearts wrenched

their spirits dampened

their self confidence destroyed

by the ever so harsh words of an online bully

be it words on a scrabble game

messages on craigs list

or even a cruel poem

these people hide in the cloak

of the unknown name

of the unknown player

and the unknown tormenter

forever lashing out

at a  vulnerable person's heart

gleefully  they continue

as time passes over decades of

anonymity  

Marilyn Nepp

dec 2017

Reviews

[Ghost]

Bullying of any kind whether online or by phone, or in person is just a disrespectful thing... I don't believe in it and I have had it myself form a wife.. So I stand beside a friend if ever needed because I do not take kindly to bullying. Such an honest poem to help wake people up to real life topics...

[marilyn 1225]

YES U ARE SO RIGHT.. I HAVE HAD BULLYING FOR MANY A YEAR ON LINE ... CRUEL STUFF CUTS AND HURTS BUT THAT PERSON WHO DOES IT IS SO SAFE NO ONE WILL FIND OUT... OH WELL, BEST TO CARRY ON AND TRY HARD TO JUST LIVE IN PEACE, THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR READING MY POEM and know you are appreciated by your friends on here and in your own life

[Coyote Poetry]

I don't know Marilyn. With old age upon me. All love touched and caressed. Became okay. Few people won't know heartbreak. Old wisdom. With joy, we must know sadness. With love, we shall learn disappointment. Today I don't regret love received or given. Now my muses for poetry and my story. A powerful poem dear friend. Made me think tonight.
Coyote

[marilyn 1225]

when one experiences heart ache it is so wrenching yet it encompasses so many people when one is bullied , even though it hurts, it is best to ignore and carry on... thanks for reading as always

[wordman]

good point my friend,who needs them

[marilyn 1225]

yes i agree hope all is well with you~

[KCthelastboyscout]

An open plea to those who like to hide in the shadows .a thoughtful message to those who are treated unfairly by a cowardly group who have no other purpose but to hurt others

[marilyn 1225]

exactly but it is best to ignore and carry on with LIFE. have learned this lesson thank you KC!

[Karen Redburn]

An honest poem. I hope this is not happening to you, Marilyn. When I first joined this site, only a few months ago, I went through some strange things with a person who wanted to send me private messages. In the end I realized it was his stuff not mine. I find humour helps as well. It takes all kinds to make a world. Hugs

[marilyn 1225]

thanks for reading and for your kind comments, Karen.. yes , humor is helpful and the ability to shrug it off... I enjoy playing scrabble, but hate some of the mean wordsd used but on the other hand, the game is fun ... thanks again, m

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, it happens much too often...on line personas...hiding behind different aliases...often there is cruelty...
sad that people feel the need to put others down to make themselves look better.
j.

[marilyn 1225]

Jacob, in only two sentences you summed it up perfectly thank you!!!
online the aliases can aid in being cruel.. or just mean... sadly but also their are some fabulous kind people online too.