L Milton Hankins Poet Blank verse

Pondering the Future

Sometimes my mind wanders into the distant future,
Long after I will have departed from this vale of tears
And I ponder the problems my generation has created
Which we are leaving for our grandchildren to solve.
I consider the advancements in computer technology
During my lifetime, and wonder how far it might go,
Whether in one hundred years robots will be in charge
Humans will be slaves, perhaps, no longer in demand,
Expendable commodities, with many clones of a genus
Then I think, perhaps, I have completely lost my mind.

written June 23, 2021

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Rama Balasubramanian June 24, 2021 at 8:32 AM You are right, even I have such worries at times. I understand. L Milton Hankins June 24, 2021 at 9:06 AM Ah, (chuckling), it's all right, Rama. Thanks for coming back.

Tom Cunningham June 24, 2021 at 6:36 AM A frightening thought Milton, theyre already developing robots that can think for themselves, yes but only on a small scale for now, hope they build in a safeguard in case things go wrong. Tom L Milton Hankins June 24, 2021 at 8:23 AM Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Tom. I should certainly hope they do!

Rama Balasubramanian June 24, 2021 at 4:26 AM Sorry to say but I must be frank and state you have indeed lost your mind. Who thinks so much ahead of future. My son is like you, literally living in future, I tell him future doesn't exist. Your ending made me laugh for I don't think beyond tomorrow. Please stop thinking about future and enjoy the present. Enjoy your day ahead friend. L Milton Hankins June 24, 2021 at 8:23 AM Oh, I certainly enjoy the present, Rama, but sometimes I think we all have some thoughts about what life might be like in the distant future. It's a normal thing. Thanks for your fine comments.