The Internet Poem by Dianna Nally

Just because someone talks to you
doesn't make them your friend
There's nothing wrong with chatting on line
not taking it seriously is what I would recommend

I know it's easy to get caught up in it all
But not everyone is who they say they are
A guy preying on teens has smart lines
Like, ' you sound beautiful, bet you'd look great in my new car

Or maybe a lonely, sweet woman
just looking for companionship
A man IM's her and starts talking nice
Next thing you know their making traveling plans

A few days later you hear it on the news
' Woman meets man on Internet and disappears
It's a harsh way to let people know what could happen
But the reality may finally fall upon def ears

Then there's the part where some people are good
And are really who they say they are
You just have to use your wit, and be mature
And not allow things to go too far

Well I have said what I wanted, that's all I can do
I wish you luck, and I hope you enjoy the Internet
Just please be careful and aware of all predators
And don't do anything that you may regret

Dianna Nally
8/26/08