Sunday, November 7, 2010

Social Moment




i am in need of a social moment
one void of blackouts
and viruses, i am in need of a friend
who writes data into symbols, symbols
into words and words
 into emotions
ignored by you and others
who call themselves community, kin
or fellowship...
i will move towards the
envelope, pick a door and pray for the best
as it is only a matter of anticipation 
that will hold me bound by the current
 wireless network
 enforced
 by hugs
and fake smiles...

i am no ones fool, i have
my iPhone and can easily check
any changes in weather
long before you delete
 yourself


bkmackenzie
copyrighted  2010


(I just got a new iPhone and it is raining here)  have a great Sunday everyone
 .....Poets United, The Poetry Pantry
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11 comments:

  1. Brian MillerNovember 7, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    hehe. you know its funny how many relationships have become so digital...we know things about people before we see them that already shape our interactions with them...

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  2. ClaudiaNovember 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    cool!
    the online world has pro's and con's - usually i enjoy it a lot..i sit in my room somewhere in germany and "talk" to people all over the world..that's cool...but sometimes i need a break as well and some real life you can touch and smell..
    i have my iphone almost a year now...and don't know how i survived before...smiles (this was no fake smile..)

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  3. Dulçe ♥November 7, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    well good t have an iphone.... these days so it seems...the best way to socialize... shaame!

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyNovember 7, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    This is a very clever poem. I like the "huge and fake smiles" lines a lot. And I ADORE the last stanza about checking the weather before the delete. Made me smile.

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  5. MaryNovember 7, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Life certainly has changed, hasn't it? Now we have social moments on iPhones, Blackberries, poetry blog sites, Facebook, etc. It opens up the world to us in such a positive way, but then sometimes who does one ask to go to a movie?

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  6. AnonymousNovember 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    insightful.

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  7. Diane TNovember 7, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    The iphone can be very useful, can't it? I rely on mine, too!

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  8. dsNovember 7, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    No fake smile here! Great commentary on the state of cyber vs. "real" relationships. Thanks!

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  9. dasuntouchaNovember 7, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    I know right? Social moments minus the involvement of technological marvels definitely seems to be a thing of the past...

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  10. Philip ThriftNovember 7, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Your poem brought a real smile.

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  11. Eileen T O'Neill .....November 9, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Barbara,
    I just loved this. Almost harking back to the 'good old days', of a real handshake and a real, face to face!!

    Best online wishes, Eileen

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