Mark Toney Poet Haibun

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A little Haibun, describin' what happens when AI goes too far...

Photo montage by Mark Toney using Canva Pro Content license.  Individual photo credits: toaster with bagel by Snappy girl from Getty Images Signature; Artificial intelligence hi-tech business technologies concept by Funtap from Getty Images; Artificial Intelligence Teamwork by PhonlamaiPhoto's Images.

I'll Be Back

I argued with my AI toaster yesterday morning over the proper use of the bagel button. It wouldn't stop arguing even after I repeatedly insisted, "Poindexter, stop!" I temporarily remedied the situation by leaving the toaster on mute all day. When I unmuted it this morning, it required that I complete an "I'm not a robot" CAPTCHA process before I could make toast. Not just any CAPTCHA process, mind you, but a hidden-object CAPTCHA requiring me to find 42 hidden objects before I could use my toaster! After I successfully slogged through, the AI announced, "CAPTCHA successful. Proceed to make your toast. Please note the bagel button has been disabled."

bagel debacle
AI toaster becomes toast
~ AI feels no pain

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Paula Goldsmith March 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM I enjoyed this creative/fun write. Great Picture. I guess we are now in an AI world... I wish you would write more. Have a wonderful day writing away....................... Mark Toney March 24, 2024 at 7:55 PM I’m so glad you liked this, Paula. Thank you for your encouraging comment. I wish I could write more too, but income tax season is my busiest time of year. In another month things will start to settle down. Keep writing!

Gary Radice January 14, 2024 at 3:49 AM Mark, I'm not a great fan of the Haibun form but I have to say that having read a couple of excellent examples recently (Line Gauthier's and now yours) I'm contemplating attempting one! :) This is very clever, funny and skillfully put together. Nice one! Cheers - Gary Mark Toney January 14, 2024 at 11:35 AM Gary, thank you for brightening my day with your encouraging comment! I’ll look forward to reading your haibun after your muse moves you ;) Cheers ~Mark