February 2008  

IM    ©    by    Jeremy Bennett-Williams
 

Hey! Are you logged on? Are you free?

I really wish you’d stop pestering me.

But I like your profile. You’re just my type.

Nothing but lies and exaggerated hype.

Oh, I’m pretty smart when it comes to these things.

Then you know I’m an evil Oz monkey with wings.

LOL! I like a girl with a good sense of humor.

I’m writing from the hospital. They’ve found a new tumor.

Gee, that’s too bad. Like I believe you. LOL!

I’m a very hairy woman and frequently smell.

Cool! So, when can we meet and have some fun?

When the hurly-burly’s done. When the battle is lost and won.

What’s that mean? How about tomorrow night?

Forget it. I don’t think you’re particularly bright.

Hey! Wait a minute! Did you just dis me?

I’m logging off now. You’ll never miss me.

Previously published in the North Carolina Poetry Society's
Pinesong: Awards 2007. Used with the poet's permission.
NOTICE: The copyright © for this poem belongs to the poet.