Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Stunted By Technology

Stunted by technology
The brain begins to shrink,
Decisions taken for us
No need then to think.

Laptops, ipads, iphones
Negate intelligence,
Yet show me a computer
Blessed with common sense.

What then original thought,
That diamond in the dark.
That flash of inspiration,
Where a human left their mark.

It seems there's no escaping it
I tried to be alone,
As I sat upon a mountain top
Above me, buzzed a drone.









Entry for
CONTEST 540 ,ANY FORM OR NONE,
ANY THEME, UP TO A MAX OF 20 LINES Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
12/1/19. Placed=1st.

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M. L. Kiser January 13, 2019 at 2:59 PM You are so right in this poem. We humans are handicapping ourselves with too much convenience and what happens when technology fails us? It's not comforting at all. Well penned. Gary Smith January 13, 2019 at 3:12 PM Thank you M.L. :)

Paul Callus January 12, 2019 at 2:03 PM We certainly cannot get away from the overpowering effects of modern technology, Gary! Unfortunately our minds are losing much of their 'independence'! Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 2:15 PM Thank you Paul. :)

Carolyn Devonshire January 12, 2019 at 12:49 PM YES, the brain shrinks each time we introduce new technology that negates the need to think. Love the ending as you're pondering life from the top of a mountain only to see a drone hovering above. Quite the irony! Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 1:06 PM Thank you Carolyn. :)

Sand Blown January 12, 2019 at 11:30 AM modern times really do feel like the new dark ages once in a while lol Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 1:06 PM Thank you Sand Blown. :)

Line Gauthier January 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM Wow - that last stanza pulled it all together brilliantly, Gary! Bravo. Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM Thank you Line. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM Ooh excellent penning. Gary Smith January 12, 2019 at 8:14 AM Thank you Maureen. :)