today there is light

Today there is light?

As I awake each morning, I pray there is light,

Shining on all, with struggle in life,

Brightening the day, sharing delight,

Sadly I awake, to a morning of strife,

During the night, someone has fallen,

And news travels fast, in this modern age,

By their own or others hand, death came a calling,

Social media has filled, everyone’s page,

Condolences passed, from one to the other,

Is it true, did you hear, there is someone now dead?

Yet no one has called to a father or mother,

Some will never return, to the safety of bed,

And faster it goes, Instagram or twitter,

Gaining momentum, as the stories get bolder,

Some, trawling get sarcastic and bitter,

Yet someone lying dead, will not get any older,

Forgotten are times, when a thing called respect,

Made you wait, until confirmation was had,

Circumstances were given, whether natural or suspect,

For death leaves behind, those grieving and sad,

We have warriors now, who a keyboard stroke,

Write everything down, as it comes to mind,

From the most serious times, to trivia or a joke,

Still total loss, is all, that’s left behind,

Yes, share the good times, be honest have fun,

The internet cares nothing, for those suffering in pain,

Give the keyboard a rest, learn to walk not to run,

Being the first to post, shows nothing to gain,

Today there is light, but for some, less so,

Sadness falls upon them, there is no delight,

Their day is darker they have nothing to share,

And the keyboard warriors, will never, ever, care.