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Rated: 13+ · Poetry · Comedy · #2135546
Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy technology - but ... ๐Ÿ† A Journey Through Genres Winner
Science Friction

They say that you grow wise with age,
for me it's more "wise-ass."
I've seen it all - the latest rage.
I think I'll take a pass.

Iโ€™ve watched as science has evolved
and seen the pendulum swing.
It seems that now itโ€™s just devolved
to simple marketing!

Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy
the new technology
but virtual's just not the same
as "real" reality.

I'm told the "fact filled" internet
has wisdom to dispense.
We used to get these kinds of โ€œfactsโ€
across a backyard fence.

From dating, now theyโ€™ve gone beyond
to even having sex.
I fail to see how couples bond
over special effects.

Cellphones that love to multi-task
are now the latest thing
but I don't need to go in debt
for two cans with a string.

I saw a phone that's waterproof
in case you make a slip.
I think for the price they're asking
I can tighten up my grip.

My car's equipped with memory;
soon it will run my life.
It always wants to talk to me;
it's like a second wife!

My T.V. tells me what to see;
it recommends new shows
based on my viewing history.
It doesn't know I doze.

Cable boasts a zillion stations,
something for everyone.
Itโ€™s the source of my frustrations โ€“
turns out theyโ€™re all reruns.

They say machines will replace man,
perhaps clean up our mess โ€“
I recommend, to start the plan,
we begin with Congress.

I think I'll stand and buck the trend.
Iโ€™ll ignore all the apps.
No sense in rushing to the end.
I much prefer my naps.



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An entry for "Journey Through Genres: Official ContestOpen in new Window.
Genre: Comedy Poetry
Form: Quatrains  Open in new Window. written in common meter (8/6/8/6)
Word Limit: 2000
Word Count: 267
Line Count: 48
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