Now listen close
(I promise it's true)
hark well the wisdom I'm sharing with you.
The most unexpected way
for you to disappear
(I've seen it happen, now draw near.)
It starts out slowly
looks like happenstance
(But believe me you, it's an intricate dance!)
Your story gets recognized
(Good! For you I'm proud)
Then a shark circles, towards the new blood they crowd.
You get notified
(Think 'comment', hope 'appreciation')
Check it out and get hit with accusation.
The words come fast
(gathering into a torrent)
Accusing, convicting, all without a warrant.
"Oh no", (you respond)
"You're mistaken, not I"
"Why in the world would you say that I'm AI?"
They double-down
(bullies aren't deterred)
They aren't listening, you won't be heard.
What you have is what they want.
They'll smear your rep without permission
(Every accusation, though, is their admission)
Honey, please; I know it's rough
(This isn't why you write, create!)
Though bullies ARE, many still appreciate
Take a break, walk away
(Rest your mind, get clear)
Before you erase and disappear.
About the Creator
Judey Kalchik
It's my time to find and use my voice.
Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.
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