It’s a thankless task,
Trawling the narcissists
To see if they’re Ok.
Sometimes we see
Someone’s Facebook page
Drop to less than three posts a day.
That’s when we know we need to act,
To add a smiley face, love heart,
Or like so they can go their way
Through their day,
Solid in the knowledge
That the world has got their back
And cares about the lack
Of attention the waiter paid
To the water level
In their dog’s bowl
Or the level of froth
On their child’s
Bambichino, because, you know,
These things matter!
Like zucchini flowers in batter!
If your go to café doesn’t
Serve them right,
Then a war crimes trial
Is pending.
So what else is trending?
Beauty tips for ugly people,
Super diets for fat people,
Plastic surgery tips,
Chick pea and lemon dips,
Hot bods doing workouts,
Feeling the burn in those quads,
Lats and abs as they crush
Those crunches and run 50 laps.
Thumbs up, clapping hands,
Love hearts💖💖💖💖
We have to keep them loving themselves,
Because without them,
The internet would just be a desert,
Populated by interesting people
Who just want to talk to each other.
And that is not a business plan
Anyone can sell.
©Shaun Green 2024
