You entered my world
In this electronic age
Meeting on-line,
Visiting my page.

It's only words...
Or so it began
Soon growing to friendship
Like some meetings can.

My RL friends
Can't quite understand,
Some even resent it;
Some even demand,

"It's only words!"
They sometimes exclaim...
"How can it be friendship?
It isn't the same!"

I shrug it off
For they should know
Communication
Makes friendships grow

It's only words...
But I thank you today
For taking the time
To read what I say

For being a friend
When I needed you there.
It's only words...
But I really do care.

© K. August 1999
 

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