Poem: "Big Brother and the Cyberbully"

This poem is spillover from the June 6, 2017 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from stardreamer and we_are_spc (Fallon). It also fills the "Big Brother" square in my 2-1-17 (Love Songs) card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem has been selected in an audience poll as the free epic for the August 1, 2017 Poetry Fishbowl reaching its $200 goal. It belongs to the Kraken thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

Warning: This poem contains controversial topics that many readers may find disturbing. Highlight to read the warnings, some of which are spoilers. It features suicide, cyberbullying, failed therapy, an internet troll, revenge by ostracizing someone from electronics, and other mayhem. If there are sensitive issues for you, please consider your tastes and headspace before deciding if this is something you want to read.

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Poem: "A Series of Transitions"

This poem is spillover from the July 4, 2017 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from stardreamer, alatefeline, sweet_sparrow, and lone_cat. It also fills the "therapy" square in my 6-16-17 card for the hc_bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by Anthony & Shirley Barrette. It belongs to the Calliope thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

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