This blog is largely about 'serious' collaborative uses of virtual world and related technologies. However sometimes things touch you to an extent you want to share. I recently found this poem, it's not posted much out on the web as far as I can see - and it should be. The relevance or otherwise I leave up to you.

A People Place


If this is not a place where tears are understood,
Where do I go to cry?

If this is not a place where my spirits can take wing,
Where do I go to fly?

If this is not a place where my questions can be asked,
Where do I go to seek?

If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard,
Where do I go to speak?

If this is not a place where you'll accept me as I am,
Where can I go to be?

If this is not a place where I can try to learn and grow,
Where can I just be me?


William J Crockett