250531 The Internet

 The Internet

Internet's a great source of world's knowledge 

Can supplement what's learned in college 

A library of facts to spare

Still, can be lack of wisdom there

While internet's a useful tool

Some things about it are not cool

Not place if you seek privacy 

Can be site of debauchery 

All social forums aren't benign

Used as a weapon some of time

Some think there's anonymity 

When treat others as enemy

Some spend great hours on a screen

Craving the high of dopamine

Yet, still dissatisfaction spikes

With endless tallying of "likes"

Social platforms can make folks crass

And few can let a challenge pass

Angst and emotion run sky high

Concede a point? They'd rather die

Words contain venom and disgrace

Say things they'd never say to face

No hint of loving like a brother

Instead, pit one against another 

Requires great maturity 

To not engage, but let it be

While many choose to take the bait

Too seldom there's healthy debate

Reposting things without regret

They never did properly vet

Attack each other nail and tooth

With what they believe is their truth

Not everything online is true

Most don't believe it all; some do

To prove we're right - how we're hard-wired

Yet, a discerning mind's required

Still, from the internet, can learn

If we just properly discern

And it can be a worthwhile tool

If we abide by golden rule

Must be kept in its proper place

True source of knowledge, not replace

Not seek all truth on world wide web

But from the Word of God instead

All direct contact, not erase

But interaction face to face

Find balance with time spent on screens

Seek face time with God, by all means

And while we know the web's worldwide 

Don't let it keep us stuck inside

Explore the part of world we're in

With wisdom, make its use win-win

Show caution with what web displays

Use it only in godly ways

To spread God's love; be source of light

An awesome tool when it's used right