When a troll can’t control written rage
What’s best, to engage, or ignore?
Look past the screen curtain
To glance a hurt person
See his cursin’ with pity enhanced
And respond not in kind
But with kindness! And pray
That one day, fresh grace he will find
And post cheerfulness…
Rather than rants
Is my use of devices divisive?
Do my apps all my time seem to zap?
Does my tablet distract me from talk at the table?
Am I able to tech with some tact?
Do my selfies intrude and cause tension?
From pursuing my screens must I wean?
Has my staring impaired all my care and attention
That friends are left feeling unseen?
I’ll trade FaceTime for time face to face
From my scrolling, I’ll go on retreat
I will meet when I can and embrace, and say, “Love you!”
Emojis could never compete
So my friend, help me tech with more tact!
And take a crack at that “digital etiquette“
Just a sec- let me check- did my phone just get hacked?
Never mind! What’d you say? I forgit!
Rhymes for the Rejoiceful 