Are you free or controlled by technology?
On the phone a cold machine
No curtesy lacking apology
just an algorithmic routine
An imitated voice of humanity
driven by its own mechanical goal
seducing our indolence and vanity
its end ultimate control
We suffer an addiction of reliance
Development still embryonic
we never question our compliance
drunk over supper powers electronic
Subtle in deceit
it offers comfort and ease
taking our past winnings it will cheat
future development it does freeze
A god we created now controls us
created artificial bliss and pleasure
Its power we are unable to discuss
a delusional Midas like treasure
Thoughts controlled emotions too
Tomorrow governing when we make love or go to the latrine
following a life form new
only allowed to love the machine
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Right on the money, Soren.
Steiner and co saw this coming
All those years ago
Thanks so much for reviewing this piece it is much appreciated
I'm controlled by an old trout KP! lol.
Thanks Orchi if you feel controlled cut the line.
It's a beast.
The 666 beast? Thanks for the read and comment
At least one of its heads, I imagine.
Fantastic work.
Thanks Thomas it's appreciated
Love this poem!
I t is valuable for us to consider ourselves in the bigger picture and so removed from our natural connections
Thanks so much for the review and most kind words they are most appreciated.
I never use the word hate but if I did it would be for technology. It's ruined the world and brought Pandora back from the dead. Yet there are some nice reasons to have it. A superb discussion from your wonderful lines. 🌹
Thank you friend Your read is most appreciated and valued. Another rant that I have from time to time and it appears that others share similar views.
Yes, it is embryonic, Soren. I really enjoyed this – you make your justified reservations very clear. But there is hope. Some folks are detoxifying from their smart phones, eschewing social media.
I haven’t read ‘Brave New World’ for over sixty years; I must give it another go…..
Thanks Dave they say the same about drugs and some do detoxify but it appears that the majority have no desire or intention to do so. Appreciate the read and comment friend.
Very true soren but not in my world, I still speak to people face to face.
Andy
Thanks Andy for the review. So glad that it is not affecting you.
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