Our Brains Not Designed For It

However we came into being,
Commenting on anything and everything,
I am sure was not factored in,
When it came time to give us a brain.

When it became obvious that our brains were about to implode,
Computers appeared on the scene,
And one would have thought the need, to comment on everything,
We know nothing about would be reduced,
And our brains would resume normal service,
But no, we seem to have ramped up the comments,
Which now, carry hate, which is another monkey on our back,
Which in turn gets more Knee jerk reactions from those,
We attempt to destroy with words as sharp as any knife.

For those without the urge to be the fastest on the draw,
To shoot off comments til their brain starts to haemorrhage,
It is your duty to send out messages of Love and Hope,
Before any more brains start imploding.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 5, 2019 at 7:40 PM
I really like this write, David! Words used to be slow and methodical...sent out through snail mail with perfume and lipstick. The rapid fire of hate needs to abate!
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2019 at 4:54 AM
Thank you for those comments. I give out lots of my poems on and off line especially on line for birthdays etc and for people in ill health. I have been running for Mayor Of Lower Hutt NZ. Polling closes on 12th. I read out poems as part of my intros and to people at meetings. Best regards David in NZ
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