When I was a teen and could only write one letter
I didn’t think there was much to do to make things better.
I mean what could one voice do with just one smile
All I had was one huge phone with a big round dial.
Back then how could I ever imagine a day yet
When just typing a few words or even better just saying it,
Could then be posted with just one click and there it goes
All over the world for all to see, who knows.
Nostradamus predicted an age of being anywhere in a blink
Ancient prophets spoke of days when all souls would understand our link.
This age we live in gives each individual such power
And we each have the potential to use it to make others grow or cower.
Each one of us can now so easily reach out to the masses
Teens today don’t need to feel so alone in their classes.
Yet anonymity in itself has bred deceit
And we read every day about the spouses that find new ways to cheat.
We can embrace the awe of what social media can do
There’s so much good that can come from me and you.
Just the other day I saw on the news
A young women used the Internet to stop corporate abuse.
There really is so much power these days at our finger tips
Even more than years ago when we only had our lips.
One person can certainly make a change be seen
And now it can be by anyone, not just a king or queen.
© Sheryl A. Skutelsky. 2012. All rights reserved.
