Remember the first time?

by Chris Skelhorn

I signed onto the internet Not knowing what to do The keys all looked the same to me Didn't know which one to choose

I Hit Connect - The screen went wild My journey seemed to fail ~Illegal Operation~ flashed would I be going to jail??

~You need to run a Scan Disc~ The little prompt had said This seemed a lot more frightening, Than was the day I wed....

I clicked on over to the ~Start~ Found ~systems files~ galore I closed one eye, pointed the mouse, And very softly swore.....

This (BLANK BLANK) THING IS BEATING ME IT'S MESSING UP MY DAY! I glanced into the mirror near My hair was turning grey.....

The tech had installed programs That I knew nothing of I prayed for intervention, And guidance from above

Then clear as day A sound I heard My shock it sure did show OUT OF THE BLUE It was distinct, A crystal clear oh-oh

A flashing bar, a number shows Someone was calling me I aimed the Mouse, And gave a "click" A message I did see!!

"Hello to you, Ya wanna chat" I read, and smiled wide My fingers started tingling I hit reply with pride....

"Oh Yes, Oh Yes" I typed so fast, and then I clicked the Send I finally got the knack of this And found a Cyber Friend!

Now as I move through Cyber Space Of miles, time, and fun It's 4:00 a.m., my eyes are red, I turn to greet the sun.

You think I am a Cyber Dunce Well go ahead and scoff.... But just one question before ya go?

"How Do I Turn It Off ???"