shawn@brl-sem.ARPA (Shawn Hannan ) (08/19/85)
>> I shot a query into the net. >> I haven't got an answer yet, >> But seven people gave me hell >> And said I ought to learn to spell; >> >> A posted message called me rotten >> For ignoring mail I'd never gotten; >> An angry message asked me, Please >> Don't send such drivel overseas; >> >> A lawyer sent me private mail >> And swore he'd slap my ass in jail -- >> I'd mentioned Un*x in my gem >> And failed to add the T and M; >> >> One netter thought it was a hoax: >> "Hereafter, post to net dot jokes!"; >> Another called my grammar vile >> And criticized my writing style. >> >> Each day I scan each Subject line >> In hopes the topic will be mine; >> I shot a query into the net. >> I haven't got an answer yet ... >> -- >> Ed Nather >Your posting got at least this far >Before some system got bizzare >and promptly ate it bit by bit >digested and excreted it > >Don't take offense, it happens often >As hardware breaks and software softens >I know it sounds quite paranoid >but my best postings went in the void > >So persevere and don't lose hope >if you're at the end of you're ragged rope >Press on for you'll be vindicated >Admired by many (though not syndicated) > >But this just my own conjecture >So please excuse the tone of lecture >I thought I'd offer my opinion >Just a voice from the countless minions > >-anon Now I know I'm not alone, For these two postings have made it known I'm not the only one around To post a message never found Several times I'd post a letter, But no one else would ever get 'er I'm not quite sure where they went, But I don't believe that they were sent For a reply, I'd wait and wait And then I'd start to contemplate The reasons why all of my letters Never made it to any netters So here it goes: one last try I hope I get just one reply If I don't, I'll know what went on I'll know where all my letters have gone Down, down, down: into the dark abyss And with my luck, so will this. -Shawn