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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

Date: 1/13/2019 2:59:00 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
Date: 1/13/2019 3:12:00 PM

Thank you M.L. :)

Paul Callus

Date: 1/12/2019 2:03:00 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
Date: 1/12/2019 2:15:00 PM

Thank you Paul. :)

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/12/2019 12:49:00 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
Date: 1/12/2019 1:06:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. :)