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John T. Baker

When I Sign On

When I sign on,
My cruise begins,
My universe
Now sweetly spins,

The heavens part
Before my eyes,
What fun to watch
The curtain rise.

Another day
Of joy awaits
As I contact
My cybermates.

We know no bounds
Of time or space
Although we meet
Not face-to-face;

Though ever free
To disagree
Our minds unite
In harmony;

Our spirits soar
Beyond the bit
Of earth or sea
Where we each sit;

Our souls take wing
As instantly
We leave behind
Mundanity.
We're blest to share,
Thanks to God's grace,
This miracle
Of cyberspace.