(with apologies to Robert Herrick)

Spread your blog postings while ye may
But your future do not shirk
That which amuses today
May one day put you out of work.

That YouTube video full of skin
Such revelry, drunken shows!
A grim visage may chance to find
And think: “My employees should wear clothes.”

Nothing is lost upon the Interwebs
Not one sexcapade nor shouting row
Even if deleted, it’s always cached
And spread viral to and fro

Oh ye Washington intern! Blog your antics
Put politicians to shame
But if your treachery discover’d
Land an agent to secure your fame.

Oh ye stewardess!  So free in flight
Bored with passing out meals
But pose in airline duds?
If fired, you’ll need a book deal.

Oh ye ex-Mormon!  If you lose your job
Due to aspersions cast upon your employer
Well, actually, you’re now self-employed
Your site makes more than many lawyers.

But the rest of you, guide your actions well
They may come back to haunt in time
And if you must post your birthday suit
At least make sure it’s not past its prime.