Online DIS Honesty

This happens frequently. Just... be careful.

 

 

Conversations sublime

Hours at a time;

Emotions unfold

As lies are told;

Hearts are taken

By thieves who break them;

Believing in strangers

Ignoring the dangers;

Wide open books

Studied by crooks,

Who tell you you’re great

To your soul they relate;

I love you is stated

Though way overrated;

Ready to travel

Minds unravel;

Need to recover

Once you discover,

It was all a cruel game

That drove you insane;

Silently you wept

So hard to accept;

You were merely a toy

In the mind of a boy.

 

 

Author's Note

Reminding everyone of the dangers lurking online. I've fallen prey to lies online in the past myself ... so just be wise, and be careful. I also want to make it clear that I am not stating here that only men are online predators... there are plenty of women who are as well. I just wrote it from a female perspective. But there are no limits to who the young boy could be, either. So my friends, heed that inner voice... the right one! lol

Peace.

Reviews

[Angel's Lady]

Telling this tale was right on time. Raising public awareness...reminding us all that a problem exists.
Great write! Good job, Dani. It's funny, all these reviews...yet I don't see one from a man, although, I have to wonder how many men have read it, but DID NOT respond! Hmmm...

What a great way to make a statement! Very beautifully and poetically written. Nicely done!

[Tina]

Nice rhythmic way of presenting the ugly side of internet....great work!

[BrightEyes]

the internet certainly opens new pathways for deception and ultimately a whole new way to have your heart torn in two. There are two sides to everything though - and can lead to relationships that otherwise would never be - eliminating distance as the disqualifier and leaving open possibilities that otherwise would be closed off. In the end, one has to tread carefully and allow your own instincts to guide your heart. The scenario you pen here certainly does occur and you've captured all the nuances beautifully in this piece

*hugs*

laura

[Belinda Rice]

I strongly agree with your poem and I really apprecate that you can share this with all of us in this writerscafe site, You have the great hand that made this poem so true but yrt the flow of it was great..Another great peice and I am glad that you have shared this with me cause I have children and I would be afraid for them being online...Thats why I am glad the only site I let my kids on is disney.....Very well written my friend.I really enjoy reading your work....I hope to see more....Belinda

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Wise indeed Dani and lyrically penned!

[Candle in the wind]

This sent a chill down my spine as I am rather gullible. I tend to get carried away when there are kind words or empathy. Maybe I need to be more wary. Its wonderful that you have been able to retain poetic flavor even while writing about such an issue

[Legion]

Most definetly. Been there myself. Good write and warning.

[RHEA CROSLEY]

Thanks for the warning. Yes there are some stupid people in this world and we have to watch out for them. Also, it is easy to misunderstand people on line so we have to guard ourselves to a certain degree ;yet, with a balance so we can develope healthy friendships with people that have honesty and transparency.

[Colleen C Dunphy]

Great write, loved the flow. And the end I thought, ugh men suck.

[laceyjane23]

great job! this is a great message to get out there especially to teenagers now days. Thank you for sharing this!
laceyjane

[Angela]

As always is the case, Great work Dani. I can relate very well indeed to this piece. This has hit very close to home. It is hard to know who you can trust and if the person is real or just pretending. All should be very careful when communicating online. Don't believe everything just because it sounds good. Thank you for putting the word out there. Kudos!!