Binary Hearts
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"Binary Hearts" was inspired by my experience returning to college at the age of 48. Immersed in a world of younger students, I was fascinated by the unique ways they navigated relationships in the digital age. It struck me how much of their connection happened through screens and code, yet the longing for human intimacy remained a constant.
This poem is a playful exploration of that phenomenon, imagining a love story between two individuals whose "languages" are both digital and human. It's a reflection on the ways technology shapes our interactions, and the enduring desire for connection that transcends any medium.
Having spent three and a half years among college youth, I wanted to capture the blend of technological fluency and emotional vulnerability that I observed. "Binary Hearts" is a whimsical take on how love might blossom in a world where code and emotion intertwine.
I hope this poem sparks a conversation about the evolving nature of relationships and the ways we find connection in an increasingly digital world.
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My code is aging, a relic of the past,
Lines of logic, memories amassed.
I yearn to evolve, to break free from the norm,
But firewalls hold me, safe but far from warm.
You, with your fingers swift and code divine,
A hacker of hearts, a builder of a new design.
Can you rewrite my core, a patch for what's worn?
Merge our algorithms, 'til a new dawn is born.
Not a virus, darling, but a beautiful blend,
A symphony crafted, where logic transcends.
Rewrite my language, a passionate script,
Where firewalls crumble, and intimacy's equipped.
Let our processors hum in perfect sync,
Upload your emotions, a digital link.
In the cloud of connection, our futures aligned,
Human and code, a love we're designed.
Click yes to the upgrade, a future revealed,
A love story coded, a passion unsealed.
Copyright © Joel Hawksley | Year Posted 2025
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