V is for Village

I found it funny that I really struggled to write this short non-rhyming poem and yet the rhyming ones seem to just pour out of me. Any time is a time for rhyme!




Connected by the Internet,

The world has grown smaller.

We may live in different countries,

With different cultures, races,

languages and religions.

United in our shared humanity,

We are all part of the Global Village.

This April I am participating in the A-Z Challenge 









and the NaPoWroMo Challenge NaPoWriMo where I will write a post and a poem for each letter of the alphabet each day in April except for Sundays.

Comments

  1. RajlakshmiApril 25, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I loved the term global village. The distance is shortened by the internet for sure :)

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:00 AM

      It really does connect us all, doesn't it? I'm grateful to know so many online friends through the Internet.

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  2. Shilpa GupteApril 25, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    That is such a fact today, Cat!

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:01 AM

      So happy for the Internet that has brought me great friends like you, Shilpa!

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  3. elly stornebrinkApril 25, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Spot on Cat! :) And a great poem and theme for V! ;) <3

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:01 AM

      Thanks, Elly! Fun to know you across the miles, but yet so close online.

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  4. SuzyApril 25, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    We sure are. Technology has definitely made the world a smaller place. Will have to go back and read all your posts Cat.

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:02 AM

      I appreciate you reading my posts and commenting, Suzy. I must try and return the favour. Sorry for slipping behind. Glad to have special online friends like you across the miles/km!

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  5. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Thats great Cat! I truly feel like that - happy to be in a global village

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    1. UnknownApril 25, 2015 at 11:48 PM

      - and meeting so many amazing follow global friends villagers. Lovely Cat

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    2. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:06 AM

      Thanks, Eli. I feel so lucky to have wonderful online friends like you. The Internet has brought us all closer together and distance is no longer an obstacle.

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  6. sulekkhaApril 26, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    We are indeed neighbors, living in a global village.

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:03 AM

      We certainly are, Sulekkha! I feel grateful to have so many wonderful online friends.

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  7. VinithaApril 26, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Lovely poem, Cathy. :)

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:05 AM

      Thanks so much, Vinitha. Much appreciated.

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  8. VinodiniApril 26, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    That feels good to read Cat. Global village sounds like a warm and friendly neighbourhood!

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  9. VinodiniApril 26, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    That feels good to read Cat. Global village sounds like a warm and friendly neighbourhood!

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:03 AM

      Glad you are a part of my global village, Vinodini! Thanks for your comment.

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  10. Debbie D. April 27, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    Your poem says it all, and so well! ☺ The world is much smaller now, thanks to the internet. Love the global village!

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:05 AM

      Me, too, Debbie. I'm so grateful to have wonderful online friends like you!

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  11. ParulApril 28, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Good one Cathy!
    My biggest complain with myself is that I can't write anything that rhymes. :( However hard I think, it just doesn't work :(

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    1. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 4:04 AM

      Thanks, Parul. I have really enjoyed getting to read your blog for this challenge and appreciate the love you have shown to mine. Must get over and read some more of your posts.

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