avatarAntonio Segovia, MD.

Summary

The text is a poem celebrating the "Friend of Medium," a digital friend whose presence enriches the online experience.

Abstract

The poem "Friend of Medium" describes the impact and significance of a digital friend in the vast world of cyberspace. This friend is likened to a lighthouse and a constellation of connections, providing support, inspiration, and shared ideas. The poem highlights the importance of common sense and shared passions in the digital realm, emphasizing the power of connections made through pixels and prose. The author expresses gratitude towards their own Friends of Medium, acknowledging them by name and linking to their respective profiles.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a positive opinion about the role of digital friends, emphasizing their impact and significance.
  • The author believes that digital friendships are built on common sense and shared passions, not on fallacies or structured interests.
  • The author appreciates the power of digital connections, referring to them as a "universe of shared ideas" and "a constellation of connections."
  • The author expresses gratitude towards their own Friends of Medium, acknowledging their contributions and importance in the author's digital experience.

Friend of Medium

Mates in the Cyberspace

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In the frantic corridors of cyberspace,

Where pixels weave tales and thoughts enclose,

A Friend of Medium arises,

Steadfast and true,

Their presence a lighthouse,

Their words infused.

Not bound by ink or parchment’s touch,

But by the glow of screens,

They clutch the threads of connection,

Woven fine,

Across oceans,

Time zones,

And the digital line.

They read with hunger,

Hearts wide open,

Fourfold impact,

Their silent token,

For every click,

Every scroll,

Every pause,

Generates echoes of applause.

No fallacy required,

No structured interest,

Just common sense,

A universe of shared ideas,

Passions aflame,

In this boundless realm,

They stake their claim.

Raise a virtual toast,

my friend,

To the Friend of Medium,

Whose footsteps blend with ours,

As we wander through bytes and bytes,

Seeking solace, wisdom, and infinite delights.

In this tapestry of pixels and prose,

Where stories bloom and empathy glides,

The Friend of Medium stands godlike,

A constellation of connections,

Forever related.

Thanks to my Friend of Medium: Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhD, Dr Mehmet Yildiz, Michael Rhodes, Lesley Dewar There’s always anoth, Darrin Atkins Akemi Sagawa, Samuel Clemens, Emil, Rosa Diaz-Casal, Emily Chan — Life and love sharing, Ryan K., Aidan McCarthy, David Rudder, Nevena Pascaleva, Michael Cappelli, Caroline Baker, Cecília Santos, Jared Bouchard, Francisco Iglesias, Michael M. Brownstein, Dr. Julian Barkan, Elaine Hilides, Robert G. Longpré [he / him], Gabriella Kemeny, The Sturg, Eiman Fatima, Kallol Mazumdar, Melissa Scala • Holistic Nutrition Health Coach, DJ Hopkins, ILLUMINATION-Curators, Builescu Daniel, Ms. Mary Ann, Mariana Izabelle, Kathy J Anderson, simplest, Gael MacLean, Lindy Vogel, Danwil Reyes, Persie Parker, Aiden (Illumination Gaming), Annelise Lords, Rustam Seerat, Jean Davis, Charlene Ann Mildred, Miriam Rachel, Rolando Ochoa, Belinda Takyi, Hope Bernard, Emika Oka (Mika), Marc White, Joe Wade, Fatunla Samuel, Kris Downey, Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier), Debra G. Harman, MEd, Brendan, Prerana Kulkarni, Steve Dalton, Manisha Dhalani, Patricia Timmermans, George M Pantazis, Larry Nowicki, Claire Kelly, Don Martin, real-life writer, John Hua Technology, Naomi Latini Wolfe, Roxy Wright, Mark Sanford, Ph.D, Quinn Blueheart, Floyd Mori, Desiree Driesenaar, Alberto García, Kimberlee Jakobe, Judy Derby, Wayne Stelk, PhD, Jonah Town, Dr. Seema Patel (PhD, Ilona Goanos, Iqra Ashraf, Barbara J. Martin, Sumaya, The Daily Updater, Hajii Brown, Joel R. Dennstedt, LaurenJane, Rui Alves, Maleesha Perera, Jim Clyde Monge, C C Farley, John Loewen, PhD, Justiss Goode | MFR Club Coordinator, Peter Sassi, Mike Butler, Tonya Johnson, Ani Vals, Anna Soldenhoff, Anshul Kummar, Author, K.D. Thorne: up close & personal from SOTB, JustaPakistanni, Thief, Zatanna Dark, Haroon Shauket, Sal Gallaher, Mark Armstrong, Dawn Ulmer, Divina Grey, Shyamashree Acharya, Carolyn F. Chryst, Ph.D., Elizabeth Shanks, Dr. Barbara Christie, Naleen Mitchell, LiliBeth Williams, Usman Khalid Qureshi, Benjamin A., Kathy Minicozzi, Jay Vaananen, Daphsam, Dixie Dodd, Chelsea Rose, Francis K, Sam W., Nancy Blackman, Luciano Latouche, Aleena K. Pennington, Becca CO, Nedelcu Alina, John Whye, Joy DeSomber, Carol Lennox, Douglas Lim, Sam David Parker, Lacey Dearie, Lacey Dearie, Jessica Leigh Roode, 𝓓𝓲𝓪𝓷𝓪 𝓒, Chronicler, Brooklyn Muse (editor), Edith Gallagher Boyd, Memoona Bilal, Audra Spangler, Wordsmith Diaries, Stephanie Slozberg, Ella Read, Mike Broadly, DHSc, Shamar M, Matthew Bamberg, Laura Knapke (Nap-Key), Jason Edmunds, Jason Edmund, Maria Rattray, Wendy Herrmann, ILLUMINATION, Gatlin McPherson, Trisha Faye, Cancer Husband, Angie Mangino, Mihaela Dragu, Bill Abbate, Lisa S. Gerard, Dr. Lutz Kraushaar, Carrie Wexford, Beth Tate, FranMorelandJohns, JamieWrites, Ravyne Hawke, 𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕦𝕒𝕝 𝔸𝕕𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕥, Tyler Lubben BBA

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