Tech-Madness

In a wide street of commuters and passers by
rare is road disorder, measured in a small scale
busy minds, walking legs, punchers of devices,
a quick censors and smart gadgets top the stats
sitting, walking, eating or talking, one powered tool is present
life has evolved, blood has turned digital
without the emission of rays, air will not spread
tragedy embraces a compatriot to be in pain
the first helper is agent delay, followed by a community of phones
his cry only increases the pixels of these portables
a poor in need of help, treated like an abstract epiphany
the first human appears for an incredible assistance
the accompanying round of applause had no genuine power
hands from strong hearts jam to form a clunk
the scene ends and everyone is back to the virtual world again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Hawkins Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 3:43 AM
I think this is very isolating. It is all becoming too technical. Where will it end. We need to get back into the real world more. Artificial, and very disconcerting... Great write, Funom. Thank you. Take care...Shirley
Makama Avatar
April 28, 2021 at 4:16 PM
Thank you very much Shirley, it is disheartening and worrisome, but all the same, we will do our best with our kids to nurture them into the true meaning of Real connections. Thank you once again.
Smith Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 4:44 AM
Your description is accurate but scary. Your words are well chosen and scene set well for effect. I have written several poems on this subject. Best regards David in NZ
Makama Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 12:37 PM
I will have to visit your page again to check those poems out.. Thank you so much for your comment!
Hawkens Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 7:08 AM
It is hard to believe that through technology, we are so connected yet so disconnected from everyone. Beautifully written my friend. I hope all is well JC Hawkens
Makama Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 12:36 PM
The irony of the modern world
Canerdy Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 7:31 PM
Yes, tech madness--it's everywhere. "Blood has turned digital"--powerful! Great piece, Funom! Janice
Makama Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 9:12 AM
Thank you so much Janice.. You have been consistently nice to me with your kind words
Deo Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 4:25 PM
we have become de-sensitized unless it connects through "selfie" and being "connected" without real CONNECTIONS. shalom, shalom and wonderfully said.
Makama Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 9:12 AM
connections in our present day world are mostly virtual... the unfortunate thing here is, the virtual is taking over the real
Cunningham Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Saw something about kids the other day, years ago they'd go out looking for frogs and insects etc, now they look for a WiFi connection, sign of the times I suppose.
Makama Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 9:11 AM
Seriously, Kids are now so obsessed about phones, ipads and so on... How times have changed.
Callus Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 12:32 PM
You have made a most valid point here, Funom. This digital age has produced wonders, and at the same time played havoc with our lives! Regards // paul
Makama Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 9:11 AM
Serious havoc.. Thank you so much paul Callus, how is the year going for you?
Ligon Avatar
January 10, 2020 at 11:16 AM
Great poem. Times sure have changed. While technologically is handy and fun, I miss the days before all this.
Makama Avatar
March 6, 2020 at 9:10 AM
not only you Juliet.. I miss the good old days
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