Alongside the real is the virtual world.
Paradise realised, now proudly unfurled.
A new race of people, brought by machine
Brightening lives by technology's dream.
Phantom-like friendships, developing by
Tenuous air-waves aloft in the sky.
Producing connections which always meet
With response, - this on-line, unseen retreat
From everyday life makes a life of it's own.
Brings magical change from being alone.
Spectral soul-mates can appear from thin air
Made by transmitted message wrought with care.
Virtual heaven appears on earth's scene.
Mirage's marriages, - never quite being
But moon-shine reality, yet they provide
Real feelings of love no-one can deride.
Miraculous virtual paradise
Invents a contentment - - but is there a price?
Fay Slimm
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/virtual-paradise/
