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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

Date: 8/15/2021 1:34:00 AM

Wow! Beautiful! Congratulations on your win!

L. J. Carber
Date: 8/16/2021 11:48:00 AM

Thank you so very much!!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/3/2018 10:31:00 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
Date: 3/4/2018 6:29:00 PM

I completely agree and share your fears L.J. about the sad state of affairs the young are inheriting..

L. J. Carber
Date: 3/4/2018 8:03:00 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Thank you, Susan-- but already it seems my poem is out of date as I've been reading about the development of AI for warfare-- perhaps it's because I'm old but I really do fear for the world the young are inheriting....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

Date: 3/2/2018 8:08:00 PM

Very funny. Congrats on your win. Well done, L.J.

L. J. Carber
Date: 3/3/2018 8:12:00 AM

Thanks, Line

Lu Loo

Date: 2/28/2018 11:22:00 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
Date: 2/28/2018 12:21:00 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

Date: 5/30/2016 4:04:00 PM

We are so reliant on computers Len your poem really made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx

L. J. Carber
Date: 6/1/2016 10:42:00 AM

Thanks Jan-- I definitely have mixed feelings about this cybernetic revolution we're going through!