I Shot A Query Into The Net

Ed Nather

I shot a query into the net.
I haven't got an answer yet,
But seven people gave me hell
And said I ought to learn to spell.

A posted message called me rotten
For ignoring mail I'd never gotten.
An angry message asked me, Please
Don't send such drivel overseas.

A lawyer sent me private mail
And swore he'd slap my ass in jail.
I'd mentioned UNIX in my gem
And failed to add the T and M.

One netter thought it was a hoax
"Hereafter, post to net dot jokes!"
Another called my grammar vile
And criticized my writing style.

Each day I scan each Subject line
In hopes the topic will be mine.
I shot a query into the net.
I haven't got an answer yet ...