Copying From Internet

A tribute to the master plagiarists I see in action daily

When your crooked quill goes broke and dry, on IV drugs you’re doped and high, it seems to be as we surmise, the dullards, love to plagiarise

When your words just cease and rest in peace, and all the net is yours to fleece, by golly, who recalls great bards long dead, so what the hell, just go ahead!

You pluck and pinch where greatness lies and steal the Ray's from Plath's sunrise, you filch great quotes to save the day and even dress like Hemingway

And lo behold let words be born, upon your page to leer in scorn, at fools who always come your way, to kiss your a*s in fervent sway

So like a dog upon a bone, you claim the words as all your own, just laugh at them from hidden shade, at all the fools that you have made

They are all neanderthalic buffoons and don't you know it!

 Bowing down  in homage to this plagiarising poet!

Author's Note

Captcha ‘copied’ ‘inspired’

All in good fun lol 😝

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

How does one feel about plagiarizing others' works.... there has to be some guilt, some feeling of inadequacy.... or why would one do that? to make a fool of oneself? surely that person will be exposed in a very embarrassing way.... I like the structure of this poem... well done.
Best, B

[AJNJ]

Thanks a ton for the very kind review.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome!
Best, B

[Neville]

You have hit on a subject here that I feel particularly strongly about and have discussed on numerous occasions … indeed, there are several posts here of mine in the Café dedicated to this gross and otherwise despicable crime.. I find the whole thing below contempt.. not a bad poem tho mate ... rant over.. for now..

[AJNJ]

There’s a line that must be respected and which they don’t. There are actually such unscrupulous acts going on. Please do share if you may, the links for the poems you have written...Thank you very much for appreciating this piece sir.

[Neville]

No worries, I seriously feel very strongly about the subject of plagiarism … I will certainly have a look for you too...

[AJNJ]

That would be great! Goodnight friend 🤗

[.]

Lol! Just such dry wit in this one, monsieur Pestonjee! All joking aside, you have addressed another serious issue here. Plagiarists are such a low life blight on any artistic medium. Like leeches, they suck on the labours of others more talented and claim the glory as their own. Despicable creatures, and yes, they are prevalent in many forums. I am new here, but i am regretful that i will possibly soon encounter one of these people myself. Thank you for the morning chuckle.:)))

[AJNJ]

Thanks for looking in. I consider even quotes pasted from internet as plagiarism. Some people base an entire post on a list of such filched quotes. But on this website anything goes if you are in the good offices of hefty people around.

[Dave Brown]

I thought you might appreciate I have a picture of Pina on my computer screen this morn
Flat, calm and lovely

[Gee]

Well there's nowt surer than my work ever being plagiarized :)
Very well written piece Prestonjee.

[AJNJ]

Thanks a lot Gee. :) Teehee

[Beccy]

Plaigarism at any level and by any degree is to be deplored.

Interesting and well written lines, on a sin that so often goes both unnoticed and unpunished.

Beccy.

[AJNJ]

Thank you very much Beccy :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but i do wonder...how does this person put his or her head on the pillow at night and rest comfortably knowing that the words were stolen and passed off as his or her own words.
Sooner of later it will catch up...
People often ask me if i am worried being on a poetry site about getting my poems stolen and plagiarized.
I just tell them..."no, i know what i wrote, and if they want to pass my stuff off as theirs, it is on their conscience, so more power to them"----
i like this commentary and the way you presented it tongue-in-cheek...
j.

[AJNJ]

Your cool approach is perhaps better than my more confrontational one. Thank you Mr. Jacob.

[Dave Brown]

Mmm
I didn't think anyone would notice
Mmm

[AJNJ]

🤪.........!
Thank you Dave 🤣

[¿]

How smoothly they steal! And present to us as their stellar creation.
Beware yours might get stolen haha
You did write this piece in a rhythmic profound way. Its just not saying to condemn plagiarised work but lets the readers read well.

[AJNJ]

I could do with some appreciation today. You’re on time. Thanks Tahsin :)

[AJNJ]

And pen something new. I’m waiting :)

[¿]

I would try if the clock ticks on some leisure hours, you’re welcome =)

[Chris Shaw]

Great rhythm in this write together with internal rhyme. It was a fun read about a serious topic. I mean if you are lazy and don't want to put the effort in, why not try your hand at copying :) They deserve all they get when they are found out and they usually are.

Chris