Social media

Once it offered warm connections to those so far away.

Distant friends were now a click away for sharing and play.

Share the joys of memes and your children’s daily lives.

But in crept darker things that in the human spirit thrives.

Petty politic posts, spam bot shrieks, nattering narcissists.

Creeping vitriol to sate the bigot, the sexists and elitists.

Skillfully hide ideas from those who might challenge your mind.

Drown insecurities in enough i-moonshine to strike you blind.

Today, go ahead enjoy its cheap thrills but with wary open eye.

Everything has a purpose, and a bad side that may go awry.