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Still Not a Robot

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Recent scientific discoveries have shown that Neanderthal genes comprise some 1 to 4% of the genome of present-day humans.

To prove my humanity I must obey the prompt "I am not a robot." I assure you, oh online enforcer wIth no heart, I am fully human having not been swapped out with anything -- unless you count my four percent Neanderthal DNA and that simply does not matter!

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/7/2024 5:44:00 AM

These questions are randomly selected by a robot. Doesn't it seem ironic that we have to prove we're not a robot to a robot? Creative poem, Chetta.

Chetta Achara
Date: 2/7/2024 6:43:00 AM

Thank you. Life online is full of interesting things!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/6/2024 5:27:00 AM

I appreciate the information at the beginning of your poem...gave your words context...I have a strong dislike for those robotic online 'enforcers.' The ending was quite clever....have to fave! enjoy your day, Sara

Chetta Achara
Date: 2/6/2024 6:56:00 AM

Thank you. I always get irritated by the robot prompt. I also find it fascinating that modern humans has Neanderthal DNA and Denisovian. The amount of this DNA in modern humans depends one what area your ancestors are from.