Internet Dating...

Yes, ok, i admit it. I have dabbled in internet dating. But recently i have been proven wrong. This is true, and not just 'a story'.

“This will never work!” I say to myself

As I sign up to a dating site.

“But it worked for me, just wait and see.”

“Don’t be sceptical, just be practical.”

As I think that it’s a little irrational…

“There all after one thing

Not something everlasting!”

But try I must, at least.

As I update those endless pages…

‘Say something about you’

“Erm, no, I don’t want to!”

‘What are your interests?’

“Erm…how about stopping this stress…pest?!”

‘Upload a picture’

“What, so they can say, argh, what a creature?!

I don’t think so mate.”

But I ignore what is inside, and swallow my pride,

And type in those multiple words.

I feel it’s a waste of my rare precious time.

Yet i proceed and click ‘SAVE’ as the page it does change.

Nothing happens, only my opinions supported.

“What part of ‘no creeps please, I aint no sleaze’

Do you not understand?! And email me asking for…….Oh geeze!

Clears, classy one mate! I think it’s time I took a break!”

So I delete all accounts. And refuse to go back.

And months they do pass.

And time does fly fast.

And an odd email I still receive.

From the one Christian site,

That I couldn’t fully unite.

But ‘unknowingly’ kept it open.

A wave I received from a sweet looking chap

And I thought, well...here’s to hopin’,

As I clicked on, ‘wave back’ and there it did start

A friendship that is hard to depart.

"It’s been what, 2days?! This is crazy,” I say!

Only last week, I was head over heels

Over someone I could not ‘steel’!

But somehow we just…click,

Even though I was so sceptic.

As you come to me,

And allow me to see,

The person who I really am.

In these two days gone

I feel I belong

"But, agh, it’s so soon!

How can I be so out of tune?!"

As I attempt to control my soul.

Yet, attempt as I might

I cannot hold tight

To the feelings that have come into sight.

And you seem to share too.

The feelings that grew.

But restrained I must be.

I must wait and see.

If this friendship is anything more.

I must wait, to be quite sure.

 

“So, how’s the internet dating going…?”

“Well…only time will tell...”

 

By underwriter     9/1/2011

Author's Note

I don't even know what to make out of this one! lol.

Reviews

[OT]

oh here EH is again to show up my review!! don't you just hate that haha

You have a very endearing writing style!!! it all suits you naturally and you're getting stronger all the time - it's great to see!! technically sound I'd say - strong alternating rhyme scheme - a few couplets, triplets - it's all good!!! I like it! you're branching out all the time!! great!

[Moflo]

Might I say, I love the formatting with the different colors to match up with the multiple quotes throughout the poem. That is such an interesting concept, I think it brings a whole new effect to the writing. Also this is a really interesting story, and you told it very nicely, strong poem. Nice work.

[Nothing Personal]

I know it works..I have a close friend who met her match online and they are getting married this Jan. You are right about the time thing..Nobody can say really..
First part: You kind of talk about the social n/w websites which suck by boring us with too many pervious and personal questions..
Second part: A chance discovery..But it clicks and it seems to work..
Good theme, well flowed poem, Should work..If this work. future will walk through..

[DalainaRenee]

This is really artistic. I really enjoyed, this poem.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

whimsical yet thoughtful~
my advice would be RUN! from that damn keyboard~ lol

[PadfootBlack]

Brilliant! I love this little thing. :D

[KAREN]

Well you go girl! Good write!

[Twilight]

Well, it is rather confusing and not a true poem. Even so, it has a nice and effective rhyme scheme. Also, very relevant to modern society - where even relationships sometimes start online! The writer concludes, by admitting that she is uncertain where internet dating will take her. Sensible girl! Seriously though, she is wise to be cautious. Expectations which are too high or simply unrealistic, are unlikely to help with online dating or any other activities (particularly in the long-term). Of course, online dating is potentially dangerous - so always be careful who you speak with - and where you meet (for safety, a public place is often preferable for a first date).

[Gone]

Sometimes Dad's are better off not reviewing their daughters poems! As you know Emma I am completely against Internet dating. The internet is unfaithful! It hooks up with anyone! ROFLAOJ!!

[Undying Glory]

wow this was sure interesting and very unique, doubt i've read anything along this theme or along these lines! yes, internet dating can be such a gamble, and so many have lost. good work here!
"The feelings that grew.
But restrained I must be.
I must wait and see.
If this friendship is anything more.
I must wait, be quite sure."
now i sure liked those lines!

[Bette]

i like this you did a great job!