The Facebook Sonnet

Welcome to the endless high school reunion. Welcome to past friends and lovers, however kind or cruel. Let’s undervalue and unmend the present. Why can’t we pretend every stage of life is the same? Let’s exhume, resume, and extend childhood. Let’s all play the games that occupy the young. Let fame and shame intertwine. Let one’s search for God become public domain. Let church.com become our church. Let’s sign up, sign in, and confess here at the altar of loneliness. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shermanalexie.substack.com/subscribe