I Am All Facebooked Up

I Am All Facebooked Up

A Poem by The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)
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My sarcasm is on the loose and my metaphors are running amok. Psssst, before you read it let me tell you a little secret. Come closer… the poem has nothing to do with Facebook :)

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Tag me in the newsfeed you shared

And I will hide it from my timeline,

For I speak from my heart, not the media’s voice

 

Like my photo if you like

But leaving a comment

Would be in vain, for all my friends

Will form their own opinions.

 

Invite me to play a game,

I will respectfully decline every time

Cause if we are not face to face

I cannot tell if you are

A gracious loser or humble winner,

And therefore deserving

Of taking up my personal time.

 

You may wonder why

I put all this into words for all to see,

Cause this damn website

Keeps asking what is on my mind

Even when I have nothing to say.

© 2015 The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)


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Yeah I use to hate facebook and all that drama but what I love is being able to stay in touch with friends and family and my old school teachers like Mrs. Little my literature teacher who first noticed my poetry I had forgot my notebook in class she opened it to see who's it was and read some of my poetry told me she was also a poet gave me a signed copy of her book that I still have to this day a month or two later she surprised me ... Handed me another book said to look at page um I can't remember lol and there was my poem Sentenced To Death that she entered into a contest and it won and got published she was the only one in my life at that time to encourage me and saw talent in me

I love how poetry brings up old memory thanks for that ... I loved the humor in this piece I liked how it told a story

I'll be seeing you on facebook lol

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Well thank you ever so kindly, glad you enjoyed it.



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Amen! Facebook can be bitter sweet ;)

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you, yes it can be… though in this case Facebook is metaphorical for something else.
Hahaha! Unique take on FB! Reading this was quite refreshing and interesting! Thanks for sharing it!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much, not really bout FB, it is more metaphorical… glad you liked it.
We have become a world that has forgotten how to interact without a post or picture for all to see. It's sad how we have not even noticed the loss of face to face connection with another human being. Even I, see this, and am guilty of being too tuned in to tech.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

It is easy to get lost in technology… nothing wrong with it, we just need to find a balance… so .. read more
Jennesis

9 Years Ago

So true, it's crazy to think they miss out on such basics.
Im a devil for the facebook myself... alas!!!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Some bright spark once wrote that we're everything to all people. Methinks the tongue in cheek tone of this poem proves the point. We haven't a clue as to who is what or what is who online.. just as how we appear when put under blighted microscopes by others! Then what happens? We're re.modelled to fit, just as they are. Best keep silent, Dale.. then at least your words can't be manipulated too!!!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Some very sound thinning there classy lady… thank you for sharing your insight.
emmajoy

9 Years Ago

:) pleasure.
Great blend of sarcasm and wit in this piece, and an apropos commentary on social media of all kinds.

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you ever so kindly.
MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

yw :)
I am at Facebook but for me, since it is a "public" site, you really wanted to show your posts to the public if the "privacy" is not properly managed. So there's a tendency that posts are "one-sided" only, or those beautiful things you wanted to show about yourself if you want to be LIKED by your friends. However, some FB users also use the site for expression, which the site also motivates, that's why there's a question "What's on your mind?"...just like this site. lol

I enjoyed reading the poem.. :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much for your thought… glad you enjoyed it.
I barely ever use facebook anymore. I do keep up with me kids there. Hugs n kisses Cowboy!!! Love ya work!

Posted 9 Years Ago


The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Thank you Babs.
I am a sucker for sarcasm when blended with wit.. you have done that well here my friend.. superficial, impersonal outlets seem to play a part in the downfall of social interactions.. it makes it confusing to tell who really gives a damn... it stirs unnecessary drama as well.. things online can easily get twisted.. you cannot tell what is real sometimes.. if you wanna know what is my "status" then ask me.. ya know?... well done

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Very well said, thank you for sharing your input, you are the first one to truly understand what I a.. read more
"What's on your mind"... That is a vexing question, isn't it? Do my fb friends REALLY want to know? Good thoughts laid out here, Dale - I like what's on your mind.

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Why thank you Rita. If people knew what was truly on my mind they would unfriend me, LOL

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Birth name: Dale Deadmond Born November 20th, 1969 Metaphorically speaking music is my BFF and poetry is my soulmate. This is my world of my favorite poets are E.A. Poe, Dylan Thomas, R.. more..

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