Virtual Love Story Poem by Soumita Sarkar

A wild fascination dragged me
to a picture and it’s profile
which I happened to see
in my friend’s friend list
My fingers clicked
the ‘Friend request’
It wasn't a long wait
before she clicked ‘Accept’
Within few days
My entire ‘Shares’
Were yours
Your entire ‘Likes’
Were mine
Every picture you uploaded
Got my ‘Thumb up’
Every blog I wrote
Got your pleasing stroke
One fine day
I send a message (Private)
‘Friend, can we meet? :) ’
Her reply came instantly
‘I was waiting desperately :) ’
Next step wasn't too late
We fixed up for a date
I ordered a coke, a pizza, a burger
She wanted something more to share
My sense and pocket had all to bear
At last she said-‘This is my supper and
I am conscious of my figure’
We found we had nothing to talk seriously
Both of us failed to catch the ball cleanly

After the meeting the charm was falling apart
Arguments and silence was breaking my heart
Exasperated I gave her a piece of my mind
Last message flashed ‘You are not my kind’
No time I spend to get this was the end
On her account further words I couldn't send
Dude, she was fast to render me ‘Unfriend’