Poem by Ross McWaters

Fighting

I hate texting

I only argue,
I never understand people’s
intent.
I only see the bad of people,
in their typing.

People hide behind
six inch screens.

I hate the screen and the hider.
I hate myself.

I hid behind my screen,
only to send spiteful
poems to you.

Don’t hate me,
I beg.

“Listen to the Children” © Edward S. Gault

Ross McWaters: “I live in Atlanta, Georgia. I enjoy writing poetry almost as much as reading it.”

Edward S. Gault is a poet and fine art photographer. He lives at Mosaic Commons, a co-housing community in Berlin, Ma. He has a wife Karen, and daughter.

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