L. J. Carber Poet Rhyme

The Computer's Lament

Please don't blame me
when your trains derail,
when power plants fail. 
And it's not really my fault
when you don't get the mail
or not warned about the hail!

I do what you tell me to do.
Anyway, I haven't a clue
what will make you happy
or why you cry & get sappy!
And please don't say 'Lazy
You make me!' Or even crazy
when your life gets so hazy.

Truth is, I can't think for myself
(although you suspect I must),
so if your dreams turn to dust,
you should only blame yourself!



posted 5/30/16

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Christuraj Alex August 15, 2021 at 1:34 AM Wow! Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! L. J. Carber August 16, 2021 at 11:48 AM Thank you so very much!!!

Susan Ashley March 3, 2018 at 10:31 PM A lighthearted yet deep and thoughtful poem L. J. I agree, they're only as smart as the information they have to work with.. but who knows what the future holds. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Susan Ashley March 4, 2018 at 6:29 PM I completely agree and share your fears L.J. about the sad state of affairs the young are inheriting.. L. J. Carber March 4, 2018 at 8:03 AM Thank you, Susan-- but already it seems my poem is out of date as I've been reading about the development of AI for warfare-- perhaps it's because I'm old but I really do fear for the world the young are inheriting....

Line Gauthier March 2, 2018 at 8:08 PM Very funny. Congrats on your win. Well done, L.J. L. J. Carber March 3, 2018 at 8:12 AM Thanks, Line

Beautiful Scars February 28, 2018 at 11:22 AM computers always seem to let us down. For example I was just starting to comment on these poems and my computer froze for no reason. So now I have to use a different desk top, great poem thank you and congratulations on your placement :) -luloo L. J. Carber February 28, 2018 at 12:21 PM Ah yes, computers seem to have a mind of their own (though no soul I suspect). Thank you for the honor, Laura

Jan Allison May 30, 2016 at 4:04 PM We are so reliant on computers Len your poem really made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx L. J. Carber June 1, 2016 at 10:42 AM Thanks Jan-- I definitely have mixed feelings about this cybernetic revolution we're going through!