L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Buying a New Computer

The salesman said, “This computer will do everything,
                                                                       but wipe your butt!”
My wife said, “If you buy that thing … please tell me …
                                             you didn’t buy all of that scuttlebutt?”
My brother said, “Mine is bigger and better than yours –
                               more potential and way more storage capacity,”
My friend said, “Most important, does it have AI capability?”
My neighbor said, “That machine will still be fully functional 
                                                                  long after you’re dead!”
I said, “I’ll take it. After all that’s been said!”

written February 5, 2022
especially for "Let's Explore Digital Technology" Poetry Contest
sponsored by Simon Rogerson

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Bill Baker February 20, 2022 at 9:38 AM I liked the humor in this one, Milt. I need a new one, but don't need the hassle in buying it. Bill

Caren Krutsinger February 7, 2022 at 11:11 AM With a neighbor like this "“That machine will still be fully functional long after you’re dead!”" Who needs anyone else? Ha! L Milton Hankins February 7, 2022 at 12:10 PM Yes! This was something I just tossed on the page for a contest. Oh, well.......

Charles Messina February 6, 2022 at 1:57 AM It seems to me, that like most things today...they make 'em to break 'em. I've had 3 laptops in the past 10 years...maybe it's just me (lol). Best wishes in the contest, Milton. Have a nice Sunday! L Milton Hankins February 6, 2022 at 8:20 AM Thanks for your note, Charlie. I think so, too. I hope you have a nice Sunday and a really good week coming up.

Harry Horsman February 5, 2022 at 10:43 PM I'm another that is confused when many opinions, blast away, usually at the same time. Great poem, Milt. Poetry for the transition era. L Milton Hankins February 6, 2022 at 8:21 AM Thank you so much, harry. Buying a new computer has become a big headache with so much conflicting information about who needs what.

Mystic Rose Rose February 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM hmmm, I can take technology up to a certain point, but I will always choose a more direct line, when I get a chance, a voice, a smile, a letter, a tete a tete, over coffee or tea, (smile,) that doesn't mean I don't have an appreciation for computers, I do. :Nice write ) L Milton Hankins February 5, 2022 at 6:58 PM I need to seek out your advice, then, when I need a new one. Mine is only a year old. It will do so much more than I ever call upon it to do. I could well do with a word processor with storage. I generally buy what the salesman recommends, if it is in my price range. I am simply too old to deal with all this newfangled stuff!!!!!

Gershon Wolf February 5, 2022 at 5:40 PM Well, I guess it's not time to throw out that stash of toilet paper quite yet, eh? ~ Smiles for miles, gw L Milton Hankins February 5, 2022 at 6:24 PM You got that right, gw. (smiles)

Robert Gorelick February 5, 2022 at 5:23 PM I guess bigger is better, when it comes to storage! L Milton Hankins February 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM Some say so. I always seem to have a computer with much bigger capacity than I need. I was writing for the contest, and I have had absolutely no idea how to approach it.