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Notes About The Poem

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness" - John Muir

“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” - Mary Oliver

“To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower…” - William Blake

“The world is too much with us…” - William Wordsworth, 1802 (complaining about the material life)

“Perhaps the most human thing we can do is refuse to become less human.” - ChatGPT

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A Sam Scott poem:
4th September 2026
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Robot Wars - POTD

Transistors fizz
Electrons bustle
As robots claim
The daily hustle

The hinges creak
The oil of words
Is missing from
The mindless herds

They oft parade
With heads bowed low
Quite frankly, 
Nowhere else to go

As hooked in tasks
In ruts with traction
Replace the normal 
Human faction

Robots make robots
Or so I'm told
They replicate
The lies they're sold

Perpetuating
All that manic
In ways that seem
Somewhat satanic

The robot wars
Are not to fear
Just realise that they
Are here

Dispense with screen
Release your mind
In un-robotic ways
You'll find

The beauty of
The world around
When eyes you lift
Will soon be found;

Through trees and rain
Bare feet on grass
A world machines
Can ne'er surpass

The pores of life
Should breathe it in
Beguiled no more
By wars of tin.

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Kim Rodrigues September 29, 2026 at 6:23 AM I am enjoying your writes! Kick that can of ai and tin down the street 🤔 Congrats on POTD! Sam Scott September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM Hi Kim, ha haa. I don't wish to be mean to these shiny new robot friends.. but I do prefer my falable, slightly past their best, humanoid ones. Blessings S:) x

Suzanne Delaney September 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM Sam: It seems we are on a fast path to a future ruled by Artificial intelligence’s and robots that could take over mankind. I hope we can keep the lid on this Pandora’s Box . Excellent poem of the day. Sam Scott September 30, 2026 at 10:58 AM Hi Suzanne! You are very kind and I pray we value our humanity while we can still grasp it.. Maybe, just maybe, it will become more precious than ever. Perhaps 'organic' poets will rule more hearts than ever before. Let's hope. Blessings to you S:) x

Deb M September 9, 2026 at 5:56 AM Belated Congratulations Sam on your thought provoking POTD! Debx Sam Scott September 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM So nice to hear from you, Deb and thank you it means a lot. Blessings Sx :)

Kim Rodrigues September 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM Think back to the Santa Clause movie where they pump out an army of robots. Crazy world! Sam Scott September 14, 2026 at 11:01 PM Let's hope it's Santa Claus controlling them..🤔🎅🤖

Kim Rodrigues September 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM Congrats on POTD! Sam Scott September 9, 2026 at 10:26 PM Thank you, Kim, it was quite a surprise. Hope you are keeping well? Blessings Sx :)

Constance La France September 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM Sam, wonderfully penned and congratulation on receiving the POTD honor ⭐ Sam Scott September 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM Constance x thank you for your poetic example and personal encouragement over the years. Blessings Sx :)

Brandy Nicole September 5, 2026 at 8:09 PM As we embrace ' the beauty of the world around, ' robots are being made every day. Not always in the way that's needed. Well said Sam, and Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM Dear Brandy, I value your comment and encouragement- thank you. I am with you..the more true beauty we can embrace the better. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Gershon Wolf September 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM I like the concise style a lot, as well as the idea... Just hope we're not entering the 'War of the Worlds' phase! Congrats on Potd, gw Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM Gershon, I hope we can avoid war of any kind; physical or intellectual. Thank you for stopping by.. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Alison A Smith September 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM A compelling, tightly rhymed meditation on modern automation and screen-bound living. The short quatrains create a relentless, mechanical momentum that beautifully contrasts with the poem’s closing invitation to reconnect with rain, grass, trees, and the breathing “pores of life.” The final image of freedom from “wars of tin” is especially resonant. Congratulations on POTD 🥳🎊👏 Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM Alison I really appreciate the time you took to comment - thank you. It means a lot and you have great observations. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Paula Goldsmith September 5, 2026 at 10:37 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful  "Robot Wars" write. A writer has a heart to write with. A robot (AI) has No heart to write with. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win............... Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:08 PM Hi Paula.. so nice to hear from you. As long as we embrace our humanity.. there is hope. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Joseph P. DiMino September 5, 2026 at 9:52 AM A fine write, well deserving POTD. Congratulations. Though robots will surpass human performance...and will become sentient. What are robots? Programed. What are humans? Divinely programed. Or are we potentially omnipotent? Beyond making limited choices, does Free Will really exist? I believe it does, but not within commonly accepted context. Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM Insightful, Joseph. I agree and perhaps we should appreciate our uniqueness. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Lin Lane September 5, 2026 at 8:41 AM Congratulations on your potd write, Sam. This morning, my mind traveled in the same direction as yours with regard to AI. Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:13 PM Dear Lin, a poet's mind is a precious thing x may yours forever wander and create ❤️ Blessings Sx :) 🙏

John Lawless September 5, 2026 at 6:19 AM if they ever discover chocolate, Jim Beam, and waffles..... they'll be at the Waffle House at 2AM...WONDERING.....WTF....like the rest of us Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM Thanks John, one day there will be common ground. Maybe it will be a Waffle House on Mars long after I have tasted my last.. thanks for your insight as always. Blessings Sx :) 🙏 Lin Lane September 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM hmmmm I didn't know the artificial can taste,✨ or do they now come equipped with taste buds?

Tania Kitchin September 5, 2026 at 5:28 AM Sam, it seems like robots and AI are taking over the world. Nicely penned with a great ending. Congratulations on POTD. Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM Oh Tania, you are so right, I hope it ends well x Blessings Sx :) 🙏

sara Etgen-Baker September 5, 2026 at 4:06 AM engaging poem...the ending was perfect. congrats on your POTD designation. Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM Dear Sara, you are such a constant encouragement. Stay well. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Anne-Lise Andresen September 5, 2026 at 1:04 AM - ... the future ....(?@?) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Sam :) - hugs Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 8:24 AM Anne-Lise, always a pleassure. Thanks for the congrats. Blessings Sx :)

Karen Jones September 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM Congratulations on your potd honor! Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM Thanks Karen. Blessings Sx :)

Beryl Edmonds September 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM Congratulations Sam on having received Poem of the day. Robots will never have a heart, not even a poetic art… Beryl Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 8:12 AM Beryl, thank you. I agree, we must hold on to all things analogue. Blessings Sx :)

Dorothy Gibbons September 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM Congratulations on your POTD Sam enjoy your honour and have a blessed weekend ✍️😎 Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 8:13 AM Thank you Dorothy.. it has been a while for me. Blessings Sx :) the barefoot bard September 5, 2026 at 12:49 AM Good day Sam "The oil of words missing from the mindless herds" Love these words in particular . Im barefoot wherever i go. great poem Blessings Douglas😀

the barefoot bard September 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM Sam Scott September 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM Dear Douglas, thank you for the appreciation, I did quite like that line too. Blessings Sx :) 🙏

Sam Scott September 4, 2026 at 10:21 AM I asked ChatGPT to provide me a quote after describing the essence of my poem. It inadvertently provided me with a 'thought' (and a quote) that could legitimately not have been fully contrived*

Sam Scott September 4, 2026 at 10:20 AM * “If "Robot Wars" ultimately makes someone put their phone down, look out of the window, notice a bee on a flower, hear the rain, or look properly at another human being… then perhaps the robot has lost the war.” - ChatGPT