I Read It on the Internet

"I read it on the Internet

So it must be true.

There it was in black and white,

With colored photos, too.

 

"Question what I read? Why?

That's customary?

It was on the Internet!

That's not necessary.

 

"No, the writer doesn't matter.

What credibility?

The article was written with

Impeccable facility.

 

"Of course it confirms what I think.

Thus, it was worth reading.

Words to the contrary

Wouldn't be worth heeding.

 

"Did it open up my mind?

Please, don't make me laugh.

'Open minds are dangerous!'

Should be my epitaph.

 

"A challenge? Ah, who needs that.

I would rather be

Nestled in my notions

And my complacency."

 

(1-13-16) By Bob B

Reviews

[amberelisabethbagley]

Wow! This flowed straight out of my head into your hands, the sentiments you put here are ones that I am sure many of us have felt over the years with the internet becoming such a large part of our lives. We often find people we know clouded by what they read on the internet and this poem shows it wonderfully. Your rythem in this was sublime, and I really enjoyed reading it.
I found this post much by accident and I am glad that I did. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[J3ssInJupit3r]

Great rhythm, amazing message. Everyone believes what they see on the internet now days. They can convince themselves that they have cancer so long as they get an answer. I really liked this poem and what it offered. Thank you for sharing.