Wazzup, everyone! Hahaha. I am not yet moved on to the theme of our spoken poetry in our Purposive Communication subject. Hahahaha. Well, I am here again to share my piece because I am proud of the outcome of my hard work. So, here was the task given by our professor:
"With the advent of social media and texting can an entirely new way to communicate. Indeed, communication in the digital age is quite different and interesting.
On the theme of becoming a responsible global digital citizen, write spoken poetry that features popular text or viral English terms and expressions commonly used among Millenials of today."
The given task was quite exciting to me because I love to write and read poems! Yes, especially if its genre is about love and to inspire. Anyway, here's now my poem.
Note: Beware of slang or millenials words that used in my poem. If you are not familiar of it feel free to ask me in the comment section. :))
No Cap, Be Responsible.
Buzz, buzz, buzz.
Ting, ting, ting.
Woop, woop, woop.
The sounds we keep hearing
With the touching and tapping
Of every tip of our fingers
With the popping and flashing
Of every DMs and letters
To the screen of computers
With a million media users.
How intriguing it is,
On how technology shook all of us,
On how people sharing their tea
On how people meeting their bae
Oh how people flexing their gold
In this so called virtual world.
How alarming it is,
On how strangers get our things
On how our world transforms
Into a land of digital systems.
Then, the society we live in.
Becomes a small chain.
Where we can be connected
With one press of send
Where we can communicate
With one dial of your contact
Where we can travel
With one click of an article
What a wonderful invention
If we are all a responsible person.
So stay woke with it impacts,
To avoid being an outcast.
Do not be a sus and a simpy
That is controlled by the majority.
Because many receipts have lay
Of squads using it excessively
The vibe is shining so brightly
To not exploit it irresponsibly.
Let's keep our life lowkey,
And our solitude high key.
Digital wellbeing is a must.
To be not a salty tourist
So we can feel gucci and giddy
In a paradise full of technology
So, repeat what I say,
I am ready to slay,
A responsible digital citizen
That can make the universe brighten
By spreading the on fleek sloganity
No to addiction, yes to responsibility.
Slang terms:
DM's - direct message
No Cap- seriously
Shook - shocking
Tea- gossip
Bae- girlfriend or boyfriend
Flexing- showing
Sus- suspicious person
Simp or simpy- a try hard to impress someone
Stay Woke - Be aware
Receipts- evidence
Squads- group of people or friends
Vibe - the feeling
Lowkey - chill or easygoing
High Key - intense
Salty- upset or exceptionally bitter
Gucci - great or excellent
Slay- nailed it
On fleek - on point
My insights
As we all know we are in the era of modern technology. Where we can do things conveniently. Where we can communicate easily. That truly helps us in our everyday lives. Therefore, we need to use it smartly and responsibly. Let us not take it for granted to the point that it will affect someone's life and even our own life. Let's start to encourage everyone to be a responsible digital citizen. For a better and peaceful world.
Author's Message:
As I open my readcash account, I noticed that I am here on this platform for more than one month. And I am so proud of it! Happy monthsary to us readcash! Sorry for not remembering it earlier. Hahaha. Anyway, I am so glad during my stay here that I feel so welcome and loved. So, I want to thank all my readers, sponsors, commenters, and upvoters for their unending support. More years and BCH to come to us!
Being a responsible digital citizen means using technology ethically, safely, and wisely. It involves respecting others' privacy, being mindful of online behavior, and avoiding harmful activities like cyberbullying. In today's connected world, individuals must understand the importance of protecting personal data and fostering positive online interactions. For instance, opportunities like global citizenship are increasingly accessible through digital platforms. One example is the Global Citizen Pass, which offers the chance to acquire EU citizenship in a short time. Learn more about this opportunity here: https://platformtimes.com.ng/eu-citizenship-in-a-short-time-with-global-citizen-pass/. Embracing these responsibilities leads to a safer digital environment for all.