What I learned when I unplugged

Red bubbles, they taunt me
Alert with information
Escape the thoughts that haunt me
Escape my situation
In this world there is no rest
I blame the glowing screen
It leaves this weight upon my chest
The world can be so mean
Oh virtual world, are you an escape?
Or a reminder of what can’t be?
Shut off the phone
You aren’t alone
That’s the reality
Being “connected” isn’t always a good thing
In fact it causes harm
Sure, you won’t know everything all the time
But there’s no need to feel alarmed
So unplug, my dear put down your device
You’ll finally feel so free
Productivity and genuine interaction are nice
But until you unplug you won’t see

Reviews

[barleygirl]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I am so in agreement & I admire you for being able to describe the situation & the cure in such a straightforward & encouraging way! I used to be online most of the day, but now I just have a morning window of reaching out to people, then I shut down my computer & forget about it until the next day. It's important to stay plugged in to our real touchy-feelie lives, becuz that's what makes for the best writing material. This is a very well-expressed commentary that doesn't sound preachy at all (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[E.J. Michalec]

Thank you!!

[Chris]

Chuckling here... buy ONE thing and the SAME ads torment you forever. Lose together time to buzzes and bings about nothings. Texts and calls getting your attention can actually kill. And so much anger just because you disagree... or not.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree.
"Being “connected” isn’t always a good thing
In fact it causes harm
Sure, you won’t know everything all the time
But there’s no need to feel alarmed "
New tech age. Make us forget. We can have face to face talks. The world had many beautiful things to see. Thank you for sharing your poetry and your logic.
Coyote

[emipoemi]

You have relatively superb musicality right up until the last little bit, and then it just falls flat with the usage of many big words in one line. Too much going on, there. However, that's the only factor that brings it down. The imagery, the narrative, the message!! Well thought-out, well structured, simply well done! This poem had to be written!